Mint Brownies with Chocolate Ganache
A fudgy mint brownie spread with a fluffy, mint buttercream and a rich, smooth chocolate ganache.
Prep Time40 minutes mins
Cook Time22 minutes mins
Additional Time20 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 22 minutes mins
Servings: 36 small brownies
Calories: 222kcal
Brownie Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Mint Buttercream Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1¾ cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon peppermint extract adjust to taste
- a few drops green food coloring
Chocolate Ganache Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
To Make The Brownies
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan or line with parchment paper. Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and mint extracts. Add the cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well to combine.
Spread in the prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a few crumbs. Let cool completely.
To Make The Mint Buttercream
To make the mint buttercream layer, beat the butter in a stand mixer for 1-2 minutes, beat in the powdered sugar. Add enough of the milk or cream to be a spreadable consistency and the mint extract to your tastes. Spread on top of completely cooled brownies and refrigerate.
To Make The Ganache
For the chocolate ganache, finely chop the chocolate and place in a heat proof bowl. In a heavy saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Do not let it boil. Pour the whipping cream over the chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth.
Pour the ganache over the mint layer and refrigerate until set. Cut into squares.
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g