Chocolate Mint Brownies

Ingredients:

For the Brownies:

½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into pieces

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

¼ cup Andes crème de menthe baking chips (optional)

1¼ cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon mint extract

2 large eggs, room temperature

½ cup all-purpose flour (65 grams)

¼ teaspoon salt

For the Mint Filling:

½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

½ teaspoon mint extract

1 tablespoon water

4 drops green gel food coloring

For the Chocolate Ganache:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup bittersweet chocolate (8 ounces), chips or block, roughly chopped

For the Topping:

½ cup Andes crème de menthe baking chips (optional)

Directions:

Make the Brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir until smooth.

Stir in the Andes mint chips (if using) until melted. Let cool slightly.

Whisk in sugar, vanilla extract, and mint extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.

Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely.

Prepare the Mint Filling: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually mix in the confectioners’ sugar, mint extract, water, and green food coloring. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Make the Ganache: Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy.

Pour the ganache over the mint layer, spreading evenly. Sprinkle Andes mint chips on top if using.

Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Chilling Time: 1 hour 20 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Kcal: 360 kcal | Servings: 12 brownies

Tips:

For cleaner slices, chill the brownies overnight and cut with a warm knife.

Add a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie batter for deeper chocolate flavor.