Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies (Printable)

Fudgy brownies topped with a cool mint layer and smooth chocolate ganache for a delicious dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

→ Mint Filling

09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 1-2 tbsp milk
12 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
13 - Green food coloring (optional)

→ Chocolate Ganache

14 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
15 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on sides for easy removal later.
02 - Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt completely. Whisk in sugar until incorporated, then add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and glossy.
03 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt directly into the wet mixture. Fold gently until just combined—do not overmix. Stir in chocolate chips.
04 - Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter. Cool completely in pan before proceeding.
05 - Beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring if using. Continue beating until fluffy and spreadable.
06 - Spread mint mixture evenly over completely cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set before adding ganache.
07 - Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming but not boiling. Pour over chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir continuously until smooth and glossy.
08 - Pour ganache over chilled mint layer, spreading evenly with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until ganache is set. Lift from pan using parchment overhang and slice into 16 squares.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The mint layer cuts through the rich chocolate like a cool breeze on a hot day
  • These brownies actually improve after sitting overnight, making them perfect for makeahead entertaining
  • The ganache creates this restaurantquality finish that makes people think you spent hours in the kitchen
02 -
  • Let your brownies cool completely before adding the mint layer or the butter will melt and slide right off
  • Chill the mint layer for the full 20 minutes otherwise the ganache will swirl into it when you pour it on top
  • Use a hot knife to cut clean slices and wipe it clean between every few cuts for those perfect bakery looking squares
03 -
  • Add a teaspoon of instant coffee to your brownie batter to intensify the chocolate flavor without making them taste like coffee
  • Use dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet for the ganache if you want a more sophisticated less sweet topping

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