These Easy Mint Chocolate Brownies are supremely decadent and filled with the refreshing flavor of mint, making them perfect for any sweet tooth. Plus, they're easy to make and topped with a rich chocolate ganache and mint frosting - what more could you want in a brownie?
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
Add butter and chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 20-second intervals stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Pour the chocolate into the bowl of a stand mixer. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Add in Brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla and mix. While the mixer is on low, add one egg at a time.
Add salt and cocoa powder and mix on low until well incorporated.
While the mixer is on low, slowly add in the flour. Turn the mixer to medium and mix until all the ingredients are mixed well.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until you can poke a toothpick into the center and it comes out clean.
Remove the brownies from the oven and cool them completely.
Mint Frosting
Add the butter and vanilla to the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Cream together on high until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
Next, add the cream, green food coloring, and peppermint extract and mix until light and fluffy.
Carefully spread the frosting on the brownie until evenly distributed. Let sit for 10-20 minutes.
Ganache
Add the cream to a microwave-safe bowl and cook for about 1 minute or until the cream come to a light boil.
Pour the cream over the butter and chocolate chips. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
Stir the cream, butter, and chocolate chips together until smooth. Carefully pour the chocolate over the top and spread until all the frosting is covered.
Let the brownies sit until the chocolate layer is set. (For a faster setting time, place the brownies in the refrigerator)
*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.