Description
Rich, fudgy Mint Brownies topped with creamy mint filling and smooth chocolate ganache. A delicious, eye-catching dessert!
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into pieces
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup Andes creme de menthe baking chips (optional)
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon mint extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 grams)
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Mint Filling:
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon mint extract
1 tablespoon water
4 drops green gel food coloring
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup bittersweet chocolate (8 ounces), chips or block, roughly chopped
Topping:
1/2 cup Andes creme de menthe baking chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Spray an 8- or 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a double boiler or using the microwave in 20-second bursts at 50% power, melt the butter, unsweetened chocolate, and Andes chips (if using). Stir until smooth.
- Mix Sugar and Extracts: Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and mint extract.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour and salt until smooth and fully mixed.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Mint Filling: Beat butter until fluffy. Add sugar, mint extract, water, and food coloring. Mix until creamy and spread evenly over cooled brownies. Chill in the fridge.
- Chocolate Ganache: Heat cream until simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and allow it to sit undisturbed for 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
- Assemble: Let ganache cool slightly, then pour over the mint layer. Let set for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with Andes chips if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting into small squares. These brownies are rich, so smaller servings are perfect!
Notes
Chill between layers for clean cuts
Use gel food coloring for vibrant green
Smaller pieces are best—these are rich!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 2g