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Mint Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate and mint- the perfect pairing. Ultra-soft brownies, mint frosting, and a ganache to top it all off. No one will be able to get enough of these mint chocolate brownies!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 20 brownies

Ingredients
  

Brownies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder optional, but encouraged

Mint Frosting

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Green food coloring, optional
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1-2 tablespoon milk

Ganache

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup unsalted butter

Instructions
 

Make the Brownies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 pan.
  • Melt 2 sticks of butter, then combine with sugar and brown sugar.
  • Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, baking powder, vanilla, and instant espresso powder, and stir to combine.
  • Add eggs and milk, then stir until combined.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.

Bake

  • Bake the brownies for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the brownies comes out with a few crumbs.
  • Allow to cool completely, about 3 hours.

Make the Mint Frosting

  • Mix 1 stick softened butter with the powdered sugar until fully combined.
  • Mix in the peppermint extract and 1-2 tablespoon milk, until it is the desired consistency.
  • If desired, add green food coloring until the frosting is a minty-green color.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.

Make the Chocolate Ganache

  • In a microwaveable bowl, heat the chocolate chips and butter until melted. Stir until fully combined.
  • Cool for about 5 minutes, then pour the glaze over the mint frosting and spread evenly across the top until all frosting is covered.

Cool the Brownies

  • Refrigerate for 3+ hours to ensure the glaze is fully set before eating.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving, then store leftovers in the refrigeration for up to 3 days.
Keyword brownies, chocolate, mint
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