Mint Brownie
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Mint Brownie
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Soft, fudgy chocolate mint brownies layered with creamy crème de menthe buttercream and rich ganache. Simple to make with a few easy shortcuts—perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing treat!
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Ingredients
Fudge Brownies
- 1 cup sugar I used all natural cane sugar; regular white sugar may be substituted
- ½ cup butter real butter
- 4 large eggs room temperature is best
- 1 cup all-purpose flour I use unbleached
- 1 1/2 cups Hersheys Chocolate Syrup I used Simply 5 Natural Hersheys Syrup
Mint Buttercream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons crème de menthe liqueur or syrup; see substitutions in notes
- ½ cup butter
Chocolate Ganache
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 oz butter 1 1/2 sticks
- Optional: Add a pinch of salt and ½ - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to melted chocolate
Instructions
Brownies
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175° C) (375°F (190° C) for high altitude) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray well. In a mixer, cream (mix together) the softened butter and sugar for 1-2 minutes on medium high speed, add another minute if using all natural cane sugar.
- Add eggs, mixing on medium for 2 minutes. Slowly add in flour while mixer is on low, scraping down sides once.
- Pour in Hershey's chocolate syrup and mix on medium-low speed until combined, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl until no lighter flour color is seen. Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until the sides pull away slightly and the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely!
Mint Frosting
- Cream butter and add powdered sugar, creaming until smooth, 1-2 minutes on medium. Pour in Creme de Menthe* (see below for substitutions), mixing until light and fluffy! Spread creme de menthe frosting on cooled brownie base, place in fridge until ready to top with ganache.
Chocolate Ganache
- Place chocolate chips and butter (I slice into pieces) in microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each heating. The chips will melt even after you microwave it. Spread on top of mint layer, cool completely, then slice and serve.
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Notes
- To replace Creme de menthe liqueur
- A fudgy brownie is just plain hard to cut, but these are my tips:
- knife
- knife
- knife
- High Altitude Mint Brownie Adjustments
- Storage Tips
- Recipe adapted from Life, Love and Good Food
- 4 tablespoons Creme de Menthe syrup OR 1 ¼ teaspoons peppermint extract or ¼ - ½ teaspoon creme de Menthe flavor.
- 1-2 drops of green food coloring or gel coloring (optional - but needed if you want the middle green)
- 3-4 tablespoons milk or cream (start slow and only add as much as needed for a light fluffy buttercream)
- Refrigerate or freeze the brownies for 20-30 minutes before cutting
- Using a long sharp knife, heated with hot water and wiped clean with a paper towel, slice quickly.
- Dip the knife back in hot water and wipe off the knife between cuts
- No ingredient adjustments are necessary. Bake at 375°F (190° C) instead of 350, watching at the 25-minute mark; you would be better off with them being underdone than overdone.
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Use parchment paper between layers if stacking.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Freezer (Whole Pan): Cool completely, spread frosting, and cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and add ganache before slicing.
- Freezer (Individual Slices): Wrap slices in plastic wrap, place in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- 👉 Pro Tip: Freezing with ganache may cause it to lose its smooth texture. For best results, add ganache after thawing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
134mg
(6%)
Potassium
148mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
466IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 466IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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