Mint Brownies
These mint brownies combine a rich brownie base with creamy mint buttercream and a smooth chocolate ganache, creating a perfectly balanced dessert bursting with refreshing mint and chocolate flavors.
Equipment
- 1 8x8 inch baking pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 Offset spatula
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix plus required eggs oil, and water
- 3/4 cup salted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 to 2 drops green food coloring
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to brownie mix instructions and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare and bake brownies in the pan following package directions, then allow them to cool completely.
- Beat softened butter in a bowl until smooth; add powdered sugar and mix until combined with a dry texture.
- Add mint extract, green food coloring, and 1 tablespoon heavy cream; beat until smooth and combined.
- Adjust flavor and color as desired; add additional heavy cream and beat until the buttercream is fluffy.
- Spread the mint buttercream evenly over cooled brownies and chill in the refrigerator or freezer to firm.
- Heat 1 cup heavy cream until steaming but not boiling.
- Pour hot cream over chocolate chips, cover, and let sit for 3 to 4 minutes, then whisk until smooth ganache forms.
- Spread ganache over chilled buttercream layer and allow to set at room temperature for 45-60 minutes or refrigerate for about 15.
- Lift brownies out of the pan using parchment flaps, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Adjust mint extract to taste for stronger flavor.
- Ganache can be prepared ahead and cooled before use.