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Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe

Rich fudgy brownies topped with a soft chocolate mint layer. Chocolate ganache gives these Chocolate Mint Brownies a decadent finish!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 447 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the brownies:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
For the Filling:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 drop Green Gel Food Coloring
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
For the Ganache
  • ½ cup milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and add in chocolate chips and sugar.
  3. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring completely after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big strokes, stir in JUST until mixed and no longer see dry ingredients. DO NOT BEAT OR OVER STIR.
  5. Pour batter into dish and bake for about 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before adding filling.
  6. For the filling, beat softened butter with powdered sugar, peppermint extract, food coloring, and milk. Beat for about 3-4 minutes, until fully combined and fluffy.
  7. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate while you make the ganache.
  8. For the ganache, heat cream in small saucepan until warm (not boiling). Remove from heat and whisk in the chocolate chips until smooth.
  9. Pour immediately over green layer on the brownies and spread evenly with an offset spatula. Return to refrigerator for one hour.
  10. Slice and enjoy.

Notes

  • Line your baking dish with parchment paper before adding the brownie batter. Easy removal and easy clean up!
  • Do not let the cream simmer or boil when making the ganache. Boiling or scalding the cream will ruin the consistency.
  • Be careful not to over stir the brownie batter. Use big strokes to mix in the dry ingredients just until you no longer see big lumps of flour. Over mixing will make your brownies tough.
  • Swap out the chocolate ganache for a layer of chocolate buttercream instead!

Nutrition Information

Calories 447kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 83mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 44g (88%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 447

% Daily Value*

Calories 447kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 44g 88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.