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A brownie with a layer of mint frosting topped with chocolate ganache sits on top of a pan of the same brownies.

Mint Brownies

A thick fudgy brownie topped with a smooth green mint frosting and a rich chocolate ganache - these are not your ordinary mint brownies (they’re better)!
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Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 311kcal

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 3/4 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup + 1/4 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Mint Frosting

  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp clear vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp mint extract
  • green food coloring

Chocolate Ganache Layer

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3 minutes.
  • Next, add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  • Add in the flour, cocoa powder, corn starch and salt. Mix until the batter comes together.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and spread smooth.
  • Bake at 350° F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean from the center and the temperature reaches 190° in the center.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely. Once completely cool, make the mint frosting.
  • To make the frosting, beat the salted butter at a high speed with either a stand mixer or electric hand mixer for 10 minutes. The butter will be light in color and fluffy in texture.
  • To the butter add the powdered sugar, clear vanilla and mint extract. Whip for an additional 2 minutes. Add the food coloring a few drops at a time to dye the frosting your desired green. Mix well.
  • Spread the frosting onto the cooled brownies and refrigerate. While the brownies are in the fridge, make the chocolate ganache.
  • To make the ganache layer, measure out the chocolate chips in a heat safe bowl.
  • Microwave the heavy cream for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the heavy cream is hot and boiling.
  • Pour the heated cream over the chocolate chips and allow the chocolate chips and cream to sit for 5 minutes while covered with foil.
  • After 5 minutes, stir to combine. Once smooth, pour over top of the chilled brownies and spread to cover.
  • Return to the fridge to allow the chocolate layer to set up. Once the ganache has set, cut and serve the brownies.
  • Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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