Mint Brownies with Fudgy Ganache
Rich, ultra-fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a cool mint buttercream and a glossy chocolate ganache. These triple-layer mint brownies are decadent, refreshing, and absolutely stunning — perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you’re craving the iconic chocolate–mint combo.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (including chill time)
- Yield: 16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
**Fudgy Brownie Base**
Salted butter, melted
Brown sugar
Granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temp
Pure vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Dutch-processed cocoa powder
Cornstarch
Fine sea salt
**Mint Frosting**
Salted butter, softened
Powdered sugar, sifted
Clear vanilla extract
Pure mint extract
Green gel food coloring
**Chocolate Ganache**
Good quality chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Heavy whipping cream
Instructions
**Brownie Layer**
Preheat your oven and line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3 minutes until glossy and creamy.
Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Whisk flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt separately.
Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until *just* combined — do not overmix.
Bake until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
**Mint Frosting Layer**
Whip softened butter for a full 10 minutes until pale and fluffy.
Add powdered sugar, clear vanilla, and mint extract. Whip again until smooth.
Tint with green gel coloring to desired mint shade.
Spread over cooled brownies and chill for 30 minutes.
**Chocolate Ganache Layer**
Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
Heat cream until just steaming, then pour over chocolate.
Cover for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Let cool until warm (not hot), then spread over chilled mint frosting.
Chill until ganache is fully set before slicing.
Notes
💡 **Tips for Perfect Mint Brownies**
• Do NOT overmix brownie batter — it causes cakiness.
• Slight underbaking ensures maximum fudginess.
• Whip butter for 10 minutes for the fluffiest frosting.
• Clear vanilla keeps your frosting a vivid green.
• Pour ganache while warm, not hot, to avoid melting the frosting.
• Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean, professional cuts.
• Use a hot knife (wipe between each cut) for perfect edges.
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