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Chocolate Mint Brownies

Decadent Chocolate Mint Brownies with Creamy Peppermint Layer

Indulge in these Chocolate Mint Brownies featuring rich layers of fudge and peppermint bliss.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 24 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter divided
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 2 drops green food coloring optional
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. Melt 1 cup butter and stir in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Mix in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
  4. Spread batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
  5. Beat together powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter, peppermint extract, milk, and food coloring until fluffy.
  6. Spread the mint layer evenly over the cooled brownies and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  7. Melt chocolate chips and heavy cream together until smooth to create ganache.
  8. Spread ganache over the mint layer and refrigerate until set.
  9. Slice chilled brownies with a hot knife for clean cuts.
  10. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10g

Notes

Let the brownies cool completely before adding the mint layer for best results.

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