Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies (Print version)

Fudgy brownies enriched with a mint layer and smooth chocolate ganache topping, perfect for dessert lovers.

# What you need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

→ Mint Filling

09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 1-2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
13 - Green food coloring (optional)

→ Chocolate Ganache

14 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
15 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing paper to extend over sides for easy removal.
02 - Melt butter in microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in sugar until combined, then add eggs and vanilla, beating until smooth. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold until just combined, then stir in chocolate chips.
03 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
04 - Beat softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring if using. Continue beating until light and spreadable.
05 - Spread mint mixture evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate 20 minutes until set.
06 - Heat heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour over chocolate chips in heatproof bowl. Let stand 1 minute, then stir until completely smooth and glossy.
07 - Pour ganache over mint layer, spreading evenly. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes until ganache is set. Lift from pan using parchment overhang and cut into squares.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The fudgy brownie base stays incredibly moist even days later
  • That mint layer tastes just like the inside of your favorite mint chocolate candy
  • The ganache sets into this beautiful snap that makes every bite feel luxurious
02 -
  • Let the brownies cool completely before adding the mint layer or the frosting will melt into the warm cake
  • Room temperature cream works better than cold for making smooth ganache
  • Chill the finished brownies for clean cuts or they will smear when you slice them
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for both the brownie batter and mint frosting to prevent any curdling or separation
  • Run your knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts for perfectly clean slices

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