Mint Chocolate Brownies
These Mint Chocolate Brownies are a festive dessert featuring a rich chocolate brownie base, a creamy mint frosting layer, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for the holidays or any time you’re craving the classic chocolate-mint combo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Brownie Batter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and browned
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Mint Frosting Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring, as desired
- Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- To Make the Brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place the chocolate chips in a large heat-safe bowl. Melt the butter in the microwave and pour it over the chocolate chips. Let sit 1–2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in flour and salt until just combined. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
- To Make the Mint Layer: In a mixer bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread mint frosting evenly over cooled brownies.
- To Make the Ganache: Heat the cream in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until just hot, not boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 1 minute. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Spread ganache gently over mint frosting. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes or until ganache is set.
Notes
- Chilling helps the layers set and makes slicing easier.
- Adjust the green food coloring to your desired shade.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 499
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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