Mint Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate Mint Brownies are delicious homemade fudge brownies layered with creamy mint frosting and topped with rich chocolate ganache.
Servings: 24 brownies
Calories: 370kcal
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Mint Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
Instructions
Brownie Layer
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13'' inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the butter and the unsweetened chocolate (chopped into chunks) and place together in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on low power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Set aside to cool, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Slowly add the melted chocolate, while mixing. In a separate small bowl whisk together the flour and baking powder. Stir the flour mixture into the chocolate batter, just until combined. Don't over-mix.
- Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool.
Mint Filling
- Mix the butter until nice and fluffy. Add the remaining ingredients into the mixing bowl and mix until nice and creamy.
- Spread over the cooled brownies. Place in the refrigerator while preparing the ganache.
Chocolate Ganache
- Heat the cream and butter until just barely simmering. Pour over the chocolate chips and stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in the mint extract.
- Spread the ganache evenly over the mint layer. Refrigerate for an hour or so until the chocolate layer has set.
- Cut into squares and serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg