Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe
This Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe features a fudgy brownie base, a creamy peppermint cream cheese filling, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping—perfect for holidays or special occasions.
32 Servings
Ingredients
Brownie Base:
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter divided
- 2 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mint Filling:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring optional
Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Prepare the pan.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (325°F if using a dark-colored dish). Grease only the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Make the brownie base.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of butter with 1 cup of chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Stir in the granulated and brown sugars, then whisk in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Add the salt, flour, and cocoa powder, mixing by hand until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 21 minutes, or until the surface is shiny. Allow to cool completely.
Prepare the mint filling.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and optional food coloring until smooth. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled brownies. Refrigerate until firm.
Prepare the ganache.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the remaining ¼ cup butter, ⅓ cup cream, and 1 ½ cups chocolate chips, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Assemble the brownies.
- Pour the ganache evenly over the mint filling and smooth with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set. Before slicing, allow the brownies to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
To prepare this Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend that contains xanthan gum for proper structure. Ensure all other ingredients, particularly the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.