Mint Brownies
Mint Brownies are a delicious rich homemade chocolate brownie topped with a creamy and cool mint frosting and chocolate ganache.
Servings: 18
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks, softened)
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups flour (use 1/4 cup less if you live in a low altitude area)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Mint Buttercream:
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, softened)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 TBS half and half
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 drops green food coloring
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 9x13 pan with foil or parchment paper (and have the edges hang over the sides for easy removal) and spray with non stick spray.
For the Brownies:
- Mix butter, and sugar together until light in color.
- Add in vanilla extract.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing until just blended in between each egg.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir until well blended. Scrape the sides with a rubber spatula to make sure everything is integrated.
- Bale for 30-35 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool for 2 hours before adding frosting on top (or place in the fridge for about 45 minutes)
For the Mint Frosting:
- Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl till nice and creamy and smooth.
- Spread evenly over the top of the cooled brownies.
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- Add chocolate chips and butter to a small bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir.
- Microwave in additional 30 second increments, stirring in between each, until completely smooth.
- Pour ganache over the top of the mint frosting.
- Spread evenly with a knife as needed.
- Let set for an hour or so until the chocolate is hardened. (Or place in the fridge for about 30 minutes until hardened)
- Slice and serve.