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Decadent Irish Mint Brownies with Creamy Frosting and Ganache

Decadent Irish Mint Brownies with Creamy Frosting and Ganache

These Decadent Irish Mint Brownies with Creamy Frosting and Ganache are a rich and indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 462
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 3 whole eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/3 cup homemade Irish cream or Baileys
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • green food coloring
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons homemade Irish cream

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix melted butter and chopped semisweet chocolate until smooth.
  3. Add eggs, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and flour to the mixture, and stir until fully combined.
  4. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and evenly spread it.
  5. Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for the specified duration or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
  7. In another bowl, beat room temperature butter until creamy.
  8. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, homemade Irish cream, mint extract, and green food coloring, mixing until smooth.
  9. Spread the creamy frosting over the cooled brownies.
  10. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until just boiling, then pour over chopped semisweet chocolate in a bowl to create ganache.
  11. Stir the mixture until smooth, adding additional homemade Irish cream if desired.
  12. Pour the ganache over the frosted brownies and let it set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 57.9gProtein: 3.9gFat: 23.8g

Notes

These brownies are perfect for special occasions and can be customized with your favorite chocolate varieties and add-ins.

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