# What You'll Need:
→ Brownies
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
→ Green Icing
09 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Green food coloring as needed
→ Decoration
14 - Green sprinkles or sanding sugar, optional
# How To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on sides for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to the mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
04 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top surface evenly.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking.
06 - Transfer pan to a wire rack and allow brownies to cool completely before proceeding with cutting or icing.
07 - In a bowl, beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add green food coloring one drop at a time until desired color is achieved.
08 - Lift cooled brownies from pan using parchment paper overhang as handles.
09 - Using a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter, press and cut shapes from the brownie slab. Wipe cutter clean between each cut.
10 - Spread green icing generously over each shamrock brownie. Top with green sprinkles or sanding sugar if desired.
11 - Allow icing to set completely at room temperature before serving.
