Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Irish Mint Brownies, a must-try for chocolate and mint enthusiasts alike. These fudgy brownies are layered with a refreshing mint frosting and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache, creating an irresistible treat that’s perfect for any occasion, especially St. Patrick’s Day. Easy to make and visually stunning, they will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether you serve them at a festive gathering or enjoy them as a cozy evening dessert, these brownies promise to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Once cooled, prepare the mint frosting by mixing powdered sugar, softened butter, heavy cream, peppermint extract until fluffy; spread over brownies.
- For the ganache, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat; once smooth, pour over frosted brownies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg