Mint Chocolate Layered Brownies (Easy Dessert)
These mint chocolate layered brownies are a dreamy dessert with rich chocolate, a cool mint frosting, and a luscious ganache topping.
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Mint Frosting
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring, optional
Chocolate Ganache
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Prepare Brownie Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20–22 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Make Mint Frosting
- In a bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract. Beat until fluffy.
- Tint with green food coloring if desired.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled brownie layer.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
Prepare Chocolate Ganache
- Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the mint layer and spread evenly.
- Chill brownies in the fridge until set, about 1 hour.
- Slice and serve.