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Mint Brownies

5 from 1 vote
Delicious chewy brownies with mint frosting and chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

For the Brownies

  • 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (88.5 g) good quality dark chocolate cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (180 g) bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups (440 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons (8.4 g) vanilla extract

For the Mint Frosting

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups (187.5 g) powdered sugar, measured then sifted
  • 1-2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint or mint extract, I use the Peppermint Emulsion by LorAnn
  • 1-2 drops green food coloring, optional

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

For the Brownies

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a medium size saucepan, melt the butter and the bittersweet chocolate chips until smooth. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the brown sugar to the butter and stir until smooth.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring well between each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla.
  • Add the flour mixture and stir until no streaks of flour remain.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake the brownies for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely before adding the mint frosting and chocolate ganache.

For the Mint Frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream, and beat until fluffy.
  • Stir in the peppermint or mint extract and a couple drops green food coloring, mixing until the color is evenly distributed.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and place them in the fridge to set for 20-30 minutes.

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
  • Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled mint frosting.
  • Spread the glaze evenly and return the brownies to the fridge for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
    Makes 15-20 brownies.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brownies
Keyword: Brownies, Mint Brownies