Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies (Printable)

Rich and fudgy brownies infused with mint and chocolate chips, topped with smooth dark chocolate ganache.

# What You'll Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - ½ tsp mint extract
06 - ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips

→ Ganache Topping

10 - 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
11 - ½ cup heavy cream
12 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and mint extract; whisk until well combined.
03 - Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
04 - Fold semisweet chocolate chips into the batter.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.
06 - Let brownies cool completely in pan on wire rack.
07 - Place chopped chocolate and butter in heatproof bowl. Heat cream in small saucepan until simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
08 - Pour ganache over cooled brownies and spread evenly.
09 - Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until set. Slice into 16 squares and serve.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The fudgy texture practically melts in your mouth while the mint keeps it from feeling too heavy
  • That glossy ganache makes them look like something from a fancy bakery window
02 -
  • Overbaking by even three minutes transforms these from fudgy heaven to dry disappointment
  • Hot cream seizing with chocolate means you rushed it let them hang out for a full minute before stirring
03 -
  • Tap the pan on the counter twice before baking to release air bubbles for even denser fudginess
  • Warm your knife under hot water between slices for those perfect clean edges that look professionally done

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