Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these decadent Mint Chocolate Brownies. Layers of fudgy brownie, creamy mint filling, and smooth chocolate ganache come together in a delightful dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Mint Layer:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the brownies: Whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Pour into the pan and bake.
- Prepare the mint layer: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Spread over cooled brownies.
- Make the ganache: Melt chocolate chips and butter, then pour over the mint layer. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- Adjust peppermint extract for desired flavor intensity.
- For best slicing, fully chill brownies before cutting.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
