Mint Chocolate Brownies
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5
Mint Chocolate Brownies
Description
Mint Chocolate Brownies feature a rich base made from melted unsweetened baking chocolate and butter blended carefully with eggs, sugar, and flour for a dense, chocolaty foundation. Once baked and cooled, a fluffy buttercream mint filling is spread over the brownies, incorporating powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and green coloring for a vibrant appearance. Completing the treat, a ganache made from semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, butter, and a hint of mint extract is poured over the mint layer, adding a silky texture and enhanced mint-chocolate flavor.
The result is a multi-layered dessert where the dense, chocolatey brownie contrasts with the light, creamy mint filling and smooth ganache topping. This mint chocolate combination gives a classic flavor pairing in a handheld, sliceable form. These brownies can be chilled to set the layers firmly, making them convenient to cut and serve.
The recipe unfolds in stages—baking the brownie base, preparing the mint buttercream, and finally making the ganache to pour on top—allowing for a fully assembled dessert that's ready to refrigerate and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 cup butter unsalted
- 4 large egg
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Mint Layer
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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