Shamrock Mint Brownies Chocolate (Printable)
Fudgy brownies with mint cream and smooth chocolate ganache, perfect for festive chocolate-mint cravings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Base
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Mint Cream Layer
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
12 - Green food coloring (few drops, optional)
→ Chocolate Ganache
13 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
14 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
15 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate chips together over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
03 - Whisk in sugar, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
04 - Fold in flour and salt just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain fudgy texture.
05 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
06 - Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add green food coloring to desired shade.
07 - Spread mint cream evenly over cooled brownies. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
08 - Heat heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and butter in a bowl. Let stand 2 minutes, then stir until completely smooth.
09 - Pour ganache over chilled mint layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate until set, about 30 to 45 minutes.
10 - Lift brownies from pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares with a sharp, warm knife for clean edges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The triple layer texture creates the most satisfying bite imaginable
- These look impressive but come together with simple techniques you already know
02 -
- Warm your knife between cuts for those picture-perfect clean edges
- Let the brownies cool completely before adding the mint layer or it will melt
03 -
- Use an offset spatula for perfectly even layers every time
- The parchment overhang is your best friend for lifting these out cleanly