Chocolate Mint Brownies: A Delicious Minty Twist
If you’re a fan of the chocolate and mint combination, these chocolate mint brownies are perfect for you! Rich and fudgy with a refreshing mint frosting and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache, this recipe is an excellent choice for holidays or as a dessert treat any time of year.
Why Make Chocolate Mint Brownies at Home?
Making chocolate mint brownies at home allows you to enjoy a freshly baked, mouthwatering dessert with just the right balance of flavors. You can also adjust the level of sweetness or mint to suit your preferences, making these brownies the ideal customizable dessert.
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Essential Ingredients and Tools
Here’s what you’ll need to make these irresistible brownies.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter (for richness)
- Semi-sweet chocolate (for deep chocolate flavor)
- Granulated sugar and brown sugar (for sweetness and moisture)
- Eggs (to bind the ingredients)
- Flour and cocoa powder (for structure)
- Peppermint extract (for the minty frosting)
- Chocolate chips and butter (for the chocolate ganache)
Tools
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife for clean cuts
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Step-by-Step Guide to Making Chocolate Mint Brownies
Follow these simple steps to create the perfect chocolate mint brownies at home.
1. Prepare the Brownie Base
- Melt butter and chocolate: Combine 1 cup of unsalted butter and 8 oz of semi-sweet chocolate, stirring constantly until melted.
- Mix in sugar and eggs: Once cooled, add 1½ cups granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, and 4 eggs, one at a time. Mix well.
- Fold in flour and cocoa powder: Gently fold in ½ cup of flour and ¼ cup of cocoa powder to create a thick batter.
- Bake: Pour into a prepared pan and bake at 350°F for 35-36 minutes.
2. Add the Mint Frosting
- Beat the butter: In a mixer, beat ½ cup of butter until creamy.
- Mix in sugar and peppermint extract: Add 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1¼ teaspoons peppermint extract, and 2 tbsp milk. Optionally, add a drop of green food coloring for a minty hue.
- Spread and chill: Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache
- Melt chocolate and butter: Melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup of butter, stirring until smooth.
- Pour over frosting: Spread the ganache over the mint frosting layer and chill again for 1 hour until set.
4. Cutting and Serving
For clean cuts, chill the brownies well and use a sharp knife. Wipe the blade between each cut to keep the layers looking perfect.
Serving Suggestions and Storage
These chocolate mint brownies pair wonderfully with coffee, hot chocolate, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. To store, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Try these minty brownies for your next dessert craving! If you’re in the mood for more desserts, take a look at this mint chocolate brownies recipe for additional variations.