Description
Indulge in the festive spirit this St. Patrick’s Day with these Ultimate Mint Brownies! Featuring a rich, fudgy chocolate base topped with a creamy mint frosting and a glossy chocolate ganache, each bite offers a delightful balance of decadent chocolate and refreshing mint. Perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings, these brownies are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them a fantastic centerpiece for any dessert table. Easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, these treats will surely impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- green food coloring (optional)
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, then add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare mint frosting by mixing powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.
- For ganache, simmer heavy cream then stir in chopped chocolate until smooth. Pour over frosted brownies and let set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 82mg