Chocolate Mint Brownies

The below recipe incorporates the St. Patrick’s Day color of green and deliciously “spruces up” traditional brownies. Visit our St. Patrick’s Day Symbols page to learn more about the symbolism and meaning of the color green for St. Patrick’s Day.

Ingredients:

Brownies:
Brownie mix (and ingredients according to package)
1/2 teaspoon mint extract, optional

Filling:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butter , melted
1 teaspoon mint extract
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
4 drops green food coloring

Chocolate Ganache:
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Make brownies according to package directions adding extract (if desired) before baking.
2. Mix filling ingredients together and spread over cooled brownies.
3. For ganache, heat cream to a low boil. Remove from heat and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until melted and smooth. Cool slightly before pouring over filling.

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