Green Mint Brownies Chocolate Chips (Printable)

Rich brownies swirled with mint and studded with chocolate chips for a decadent treat.

# What You Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

→ Mint Layer

09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 1-2 tbsp whole milk
12 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
13 - Green food coloring as needed

→ Chocolate Ganache Topping

14 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
15 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
03 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined. Stir in 2/3 cup chocolate chips.
04 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
05 - In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and 1 tbsp milk. Add more milk if needed for a spreadable consistency. Tint with green food coloring to desired shade.
06 - Spread mint layer evenly over cooled brownies. Chill for 15 minutes.
07 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
08 - Pour ganache over the mint layer and spread evenly. Chill until set, about 30 minutes.
09 - Lift brownies from the pan using the parchment. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mint layer cuts through the intense chocolate like a refreshing breeze
  • They look impressive but the ganache hides any imperfections
  • The texture walk through from fudgy to creamy to silky is something special
02 -
  • Let the brownies cool completely before adding the mint layer or the frosting will melt into a weird puddle
  • Chill the frosted brownies before pouring the ganache or the layers will mix together instead of staying distinct
  • Use a hot knife to cut clean squares dipping it in hot water and wiping it clean between each cut
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients for both the brownie batter and frosting make a huge difference in texture
  • Chill your pan of brownies in the freezer for 10 minutes before adding the mint layer for faster cooling
  • Use an offset spatula for spreading layers to get them perfectly even without dragging the brownie underneath

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