Description
Craving a rich chocolate dessert with a refreshing twist? These mint brownies are the perfect balance of fudgy chocolate, creamy mint frosting, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping. They’re an easy dessert that feels indulgent and bakery-worthy, making them ideal for holidays, dinner ideas, or whenever you need a crowd-pleasing treat. This easy recipe delivers bold chocolate flavor paired with cool peppermint, creating a layered dessert that’s both visually stunning and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re looking for sweet snack ideas or a make-ahead dessert, these mint brownies check every box.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter melted
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar packed
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
few drops green food coloring optional
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
3. In another bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold into wet ingredients.
4. Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
5. Beat butter for mint layer, add powdered sugar, cream, and peppermint extract until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
6. Spread mint layer evenly over cooled brownies and chill for 20–30 minutes.
7. Heat cream until warm, pour over chocolate chips, stir until smooth. Add butter if using.
8. Pour ganache over mint layer and spread evenly.
9. Chill for 1–2 hours until set. Slice and serve.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate and cocoa powder for the richest flavor.
Always let brownies cool completely before adding the mint layer to avoid melting.
Chill between layers to achieve clean, professional-looking slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: mint brownies, chocolate dessert, easy dessert, layered brownies, homemade brownies