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Mint Brownies Recipe

Mint Brownies Recipe

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Indulge in the perfect balance of rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors with these incredible Mint Brownies. A triple-layered treat featuring a decadent ganache topping, creamy mint filling, and a rich brownie base, these chocolate mint brownies are sure to impress at any occasion.

Ingredients

Brownies

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, cut into pieces
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • ¼ cup Andes creme de menthe baking chips (optional)
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon mint extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour, 65 grams
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Mint Filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ teaspoon mint extract
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 drops green gel food coloring

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, 8 ounces, chips or block, roughly chopped

Topping

  • ½ cup Andes creme de menthe baking chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brownies – Preheat oven. Prepare baking dish. Melt butter, chocolate, and chips. Stir in sugar, extracts, eggs, flour, and salt. Bake and cool.
  2. Mint Filling – Beat butter, add remaining ingredients, mix until creamy. Spread over cooled brownies.
  3. Chocolate Ganache – Place chocolate in a bowl. Heat cream, pour over chocolate, whisk until smooth. Let cool before pouring over mint layer. Add Andes mints on top if desired.

Notes

  • Store brownies in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
  • For freezing, wrap baked brownies in plastic and foil, then store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
  • To freeze the entire recipe, wrap tightly in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before cutting and serving.

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