Mint Chocolate Date Squares
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These Mint Chocolate Date Squares are my go to whenever I need a homemade treat in under an hour. Dates are naturally sweet and packed with fiber, so they give these brownies moisture and nutrition without all the extra sugar. What I love most is how simple they are to make, with just one bowl and basic pantry staples. The combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint feels fancy, but honestly, they come together faster than you'd expect. Perfect for impressing guests or keeping a batch on hand for yourself throughout the week.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gdates
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 80 gcocoa powder
- 10 mlmint extract
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 15 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 2 eggeggs
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 100 gchocolate chips
- 50 gmint chocolate chips
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line an 18x18cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper for easy removal of the squares.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Be patient and let the mixture reach a smooth, caramel-like consistency.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the dates.
- 4
In a blender or food processor, puree the dates until smooth. Stir the date puree into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor to get all the dates.
- 5
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter, as it can lead to tough squares.
- 6
Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be gentle, as you want to maintain the texture of the squares.
- 7
Stir in the vanilla extract and mint extract.
Tip: Make sure to use a good quality mint extract for the best flavor.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Don't worry if the top isn't perfectly smooth, as it will set as it cools.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the timer, as the baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- 10
Remove the squares from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Don't cut into the squares yet, as they will be fragile when they're still warm.
- 11
Once the squares have cooled, cut them into 8 equal pieces.
Tip: You can also cut them into smaller squares if you prefer.
- 12
To make the mint chocolate topping, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir in the mint chocolate chips until well combined.
- 13
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cooled squares and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface of the squares to prevent them from getting sticky.
- 14
Sprinkle the confectioners' sugar over the top of the squares.
Tip: This will add a nice textural element to the squares.
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