Shamrock Mint Brownies (Print)
Rich, fudgy brownies combined with refreshing mint cream and smooth chocolate ganache for a festive delight.
# What You 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 (optional, few drops)
→ 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, allowing overhang on edges for easy removal.
02 - Combine butter and semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Melt over simmering water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
03 - Whisk sugar into melted chocolate mixture. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Fold in flour and salt just until combined. Do not overmix. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
05 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
06 - Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add green food coloring to desired intensity.
07 - Spread mint cream evenly over completely cooled brownies. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
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 and glossy.
09 - Pour ganache over chilled mint layer. Spread evenly with offset spatula. Refrigerate 30-45 minutes until set.
10 - Lift brownies from pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares using a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean edges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between fudgy warm chocolate and cool mint cream hits every satisfaction button at once
- These look like they came from a fancy bakery but actually come together in manageable stages
- The ganache layer makes everything feel luxurious without requiring any special techniques
02 -
- Cutting these when they are room temperature rather than fridge cold gives you the cleanest slices
- A warm knife wiped clean between cuts keeps the layers from smearing into each other
03 -
- Use the parchment paper overhang like handles to lift the entire batch out at once
- Run your knife under hot water and wipe dry between every single cut