Mint Brownies

These indulgent mint brownies are ultra rich and fudgy and topped with a layer of creamy chocolate ganache. They’re the perfect addition to the holiday season and will certainly spread some cheer!

I didn’t grow up loving mint chocolate desserts. It wasn’t typically a flavor combo I would reach for, but I wanted to create a delicious mint chocolate brownie for the holiday season. And these fudgy, gooey mint chocolate brownies really are amazing – even I can’t get enough!

They’re made with melted bittersweet chocolate for a super fudgy texture and have a bit of peppermint extract for a subtle yet delicious mint flavor. With chocolate chunks folded into the batter and creamy chocolate ganache topping, these mint brownies are incredibly simple to make and will have everyone coming back for seconds!

How to make mint brownies

1. Melt the chocolate and butter together. You can do this in the microwave or on the stovetop over a double boiler. If using the microwave, heat together in 30 second increments and mix between each increment.
2. Add sugar, eggs, and mint extract. Once the chocolate and butter are melted together, whisk in the sugar. Then, add the eggs and use a whisk to fully incorporate. Add mint extract and combine.
3. Combine flour and salt. Gently mix into the chocolate-egg mixture.
4. Fold in chocolate chips. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix.
5. Bake. Bake in a parchment-lined 8×8-inch pan for 23-27 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before topping with chocolate ganache.
6. Store. These brownies can be kept covered in the refrigerator for 5 days.

To make the ganache topping

To make the chocolate ganache, simply place chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments, mixing together between each interval. Once the chocolate and cream are completely melted, pour the ganache over your cooled brownies while they are still in the pan, using a spatula or knife to spread an even layer.

Place in the refrigerator to set for at least one hour before cutting.

Tips for making perfect mint brownies

• Use good quality chocolate. Chocolate is the star ingredient here, so the better quality chocolate you use, the better your brownies will taste.
• I highly recommend using peppermint extract. Plain mint extract tastes a bit too artificial to me, and peppermint extract has a more authentic taste.
• Add more extract if you want a stronger mint flavor. I use ¾ teaspoon of peppermint extract in these brownies, which is perfect for my taste. The flavor is not overpowering and you can still really taste the chocolate. But if you prefer a stronger mint flavor, feel free to add a full teaspoon of extract to your brownies.
• Don’t overmix your batter. While mixing the ingredients together, don’t whisk your batter too much. This can add extra air to the batter, creating more cake-like brownies, and we want them dense, gooey, and fudgy.
• These brownies freeze very well. To freeze and maintain their quality, double wrap the brownies in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight.

More of my favorite brownie recipes

• Caramel Brownies: Decadent brownies swirled with gobs of caramel sauce.
• Pecan Pie Brownies: Fudgy brownies topped with sticky, toffee pecan pie filling.
• Nutella Brownies: Rich brownies made richer with creamy Nutella.
• Chocolate Coconut Brownies: Made with shredded coconut and rich chocolate ganache.
• Spice Brownies: Fudgy, decadent brownies made with cinnamon and ginger.