# 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 milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Green food coloring as needed
→ Decoration
14 - Green sprinkles or sanding sugar, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on edges 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. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
04 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
06 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
07 - In a bowl, beat powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add green food coloring a few drops at a time until desired shade is achieved.
08 - Remove cooled brownies from pan and use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out individual pieces.
09 - Spread green icing over each shamrock brownie. Top with green sprinkles or sanding sugar if desired.
10 - Allow icing to set completely before serving.
