Mint Chocolate Brownies
These Mint Chocolate Brownies are a decadent combination of fudgy chocolate, refreshing mint, and silky ganache, creating a nostalgic dessert experience perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (optional)
Ingredients
1 cup Unsalted Butter
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
½ cup Light Brown Sugar
3 Large Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
¾ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
½ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
½ cup Unsalted Butter
1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
2-3 tablespoons Milk
2-3 drops Green Food Coloring (optional)
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
½ cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper
- Melt the butter and mix with granulated and brown sugars until smooth
- Whisk in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then mix into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pa
- For the mint layer, cream together softened butter and confectioners' sugar, add peppermint extract, and milk until smooth
- Spread mint frosting over cooled brownies and chill until firm
- Prepare ganache by melting chocolate chips with heavy cream, stirring until smooth
- Pour ganache over the mint layer and chill until set
- Cut into squares and serve
Notes
For a fudgier texture, slightly underbake the brownies.
Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
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