About
No matter the weather outside, it's nice to have a dessert that encourages you to chill and relax! Minty Brownies have layers of fudgy brownie and creamy ganache sandwiching a gorgeous green and refreshingly cool mint buttercream. Every part of Minty Brownies is rich and melt-in-your-mouth delightful; it's a dessert that feels light and icily satisfying. Why would you have an after-dinner mint when you can have these instead?
Ingredients
- For the brownies:
- 1 (roughly 18-ounce) box brownie mix, plus the ingredients called for on the box
- For the buttercream:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
- green food coloring, optional
- For the ganache:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
Step 3 -Prepare the brownie batter according to package directions.
Step 4 -Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 5 -Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 6 -Let the brownies cool to room temperature in the pan.
Step 7 -In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter until fluffy.
Step 8 -Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined.
Step 9 -Add the mint extract and the heavy cream, beating until combined.
Step 10 -Add a few drops of green coloring to the buttercream.
Step 11 -Spread the buttercream over the cooled brownies in an even layer and place the pan in the refrigerator.
Step 12 -Place the chocolate chips in a medium, heatproof bowl.
Step 13 -In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the heavy cream until bubbles begin to break the surface around the edges of the saucepan.
Step 14 -Turn off the heat.
Step 15 -Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
Step 16 -Whisk the heavy cream and chocolate together until a smooth and shiny sauce forms.
Step 17 -Pour the chocolate ganache over the buttercream layer in the pan.
Step 18 -Refrigerate until the ganache has set, about 15 minutes.
Step 19 -Slice and serve.
