Classic Mint Chocolate Brownies

Description

Thick and fudgy brownies layered with sweet mint frosting and easy chocolate ganache. The classic mint chocolate combination!

Ingredients

Brownies

• 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup + 3 Tablespoons (86g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1/4 cup (21g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder

Mint Frosting Layer

• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar
• 2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk
• 1 and 1/4 teaspoons peppermint extract*
• optional: 1 drop liquid or gel green food coloring

Chocolate Layer

• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter
• 1 heaping cup (around 200g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. For the brownies: Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Or melt in a medium microwave safe bowl in 20 second increments, stirring after each, in the microwave. Remove from the heat, pour into a large mixing bowl, and allow to slightly cool for 10 minutes.