Description
Indulge in the rich and refreshing experience of Classic Mint Chocolate Brownies. This delightful dessert features a luxurious fudgy brownie base topped with a creamy mint frosting and finished with a smooth chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are sure to impress at parties or satisfy your sweet tooth at home. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this decadent treat. Get ready to enjoy layers of minty goodness that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup + 3 Tablespoons (86g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1/4 cup (21g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk
- 1 and 1/4 teaspoons peppermint extract
- optional: 1 drop liquid or gel green food coloring
- 1 heaping cup (around 200g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the cooled chocolate mixture. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gently fold in flour and cocoa powder until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before preparing the mint frosting by beating softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk, and peppermint extract until creamy.
- Spread mint frosting over cooled brownies, then melt chocolate chips and remaining butter together for ganache; pour over frosting and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 36 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 87mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg