Description
Rich, fudgy, and layered with cool mint frosting and silky chocolate ganache, these Mint Brownies are the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Every bite combines dense chocolate brownie texture with refreshing peppermint flavor, making them perfect for holiday desserts, easy party treats, bake sales, or whenever you need an indulgent chocolate dessert recipe. This easy brownie recipe features a homemade fudgy brownie base topped with creamy mint filling and smooth chocolate topping for a bakery-style finish. Whether you are searching for dessert ideas, holiday treats, chocolate mint desserts, or easy baking recipes, these Mint Brownies deliver incredible flavor with simple ingredients and easy preparation steps.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 drops green food coloring
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
4. Combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Spread the batter evenly into the baking pan.
8. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Cool the brownies completely.
10. Beat softened butter for the mint filling until creamy.
11. Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
12. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
13. Spread the mint filling over the cooled brownies.
14. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
15. Melt chocolate chips, butter, and heavy cream for the topping.
16. Spread the chocolate topping evenly over the mint layer.
17. Chill for at least 1 hour until fully set.
18. Slice and serve.
Notes
Do not overbake the brownies if you want a rich and fudgy texture.
Allow the brownie layer to cool completely before adding the mint frosting.
Chilling the brownies before slicing helps create clean and neat layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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