Grinch Brownies
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Grinch Brownies
Description
This recipe begins with preparing brownie batter according to the box instructions, mixing in chopped mint Oreos to infuse the batter with spearmint flavor and a crunchy element. The batter is spread evenly in a parchment-lined dish and baked until just set. Cooling the brownies is essential before adding the topping to ensure the frosting sets properly.
The white chocolate frosting is melted together with heavy cream over simmering water, then combined with peppermint extract for a minty flavor and tinted with green food coloring for a Grinch-themed appearance. This glossy frosting is spread over cooled brownies and garnished with additional chopped Oreos and red hots candies for a colorful, playful finish.
These brownies suit those seeking a festive mint-chocolate dessert with textural contrast from cookies inside and on top. They provide a moist interior with a sweet, peppermint-cream topping balanced by subtle crunch.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 9 brownie mix 13 boxes
- 26 Oreo cookies chopped, mint flavor
- 2 C white chocolate chips
- 1/2 C heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 Food Coloring leaf green, drops
- red hots candies
Instructions
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the directions on the package.
- Chop 16 Oreo cookies into quarters and mix them into the brownie batter.
- Chop the remaining Oreo cookies into quarters putting them into another bowl. Set aside.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
- Check the brownies to see if they are completely cooked.
- Once baked, put the baking pan on a wire rack allowing the brownies to cool.
- Bring a saucepan filled with water to simmering.
- Put a heat-safe bowl on top of the pot of simmering water.
- Pour the white chocolate and heavy cream in the bowl. Stir constantly until melted. Take white chocolate chips and heavy cream mixture in the bowl off the heat.
- Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Now add a few drops of green food coloring. Stir well to combine. (You can add more mint extract, up to 1/2 teaspoon.)
- Quickly pour the ganache on top of the brownies.
- Sprinkle the remaining chopped Oreos on top of the ganache. Sprinkle on the red candies.
- Chill the brownies, allowing the ganache to set for at least an hour.
- Cut the brownies into bars.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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