Description
A decadent, three-layer dessert perfect for mint chocolate lovers. These Mint Brownies feature a rich, fudgy chocolate base, a fluffy green peppermint buttercream center, and a smooth chocolate ganache glaze on top. They are chilled to set the layers, creating a cool and refreshing treat that is excellent for holiday platters.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Brownies:
- 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 cup butter
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- For the Mint Frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
- For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 6 oz (about 1 cup) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 6 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Spray with non-stick spray.
- Chop the 4 oz of unsweetened chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and 1 cup of butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixer, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract for 2 minutes until pale.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, then slowly mix in the flour mixture until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely, then chill in the fridge.
- Make the Frosting: Beat the powdered sugar, 4 tbsp softened butter, peppermint extract, 1 1/2 tbsp milk, and green food coloring until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add more milk if needed for consistency. Spread over the chilled brownies and refrigerate again.
- Make the Glaze: Melt the chocolate chips and 6 tbsp butter in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let the glaze cool for 15 minutes.
- Pour and spread the cooled glaze over the frosting layer. Chill until the top is set.
- Lift the brownies out using the foil overhang, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Chilling the brownies between layers is essential to prevent the warm glaze from melting the buttercream.
- Wiping your knife with a warm, damp cloth between cuts ensures clean, sharp squares.
- These are often referred to as ‘Grasshopper Brownies.’
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300-350
- Sugar: 30-35 g
- Sodium: 80-100 mg
- Fat: 18-22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10-12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35-40 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 3-4 g
- Cholesterol: 60-80 mg
