Description
These Mint Chocolate Brownies are ultra-fudgy with a cool peppermint frosting and smooth chocolate ganache topping. Perfectly layered and deliciously rich, they’re a decadent dessert ideal for holidays or anytime you’re craving a chocolate-mint combo.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
For the Mint Frosting:
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in sugar, then eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla. Fold in flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
- To make frosting: Beat softened butter, then mix in powdered sugar, cream, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Spread over cooled brownies. Chill 30 minutes.
- To make ganache: Heat cream, butter, and chocolate chips together until melted and smooth. Pour over mint layer and spread evenly. Chill until set.
- Slice chilled brownies with a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts.
Notes
- Chill brownies before slicing for neat layers.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder mint flavor.
- Can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: undefined
