Mint Brownie Bites Ganache (Print Version)

Fudgy brownie bites with refreshing mint and smooth chocolate ganache for a perfect bite-sized delight.

# What You Need:

→ Brownie Batter

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Ganache

10 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/4 teaspoon mint extract

→ Garnish

13 - Crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
03 - Add eggs, vanilla extract, and mint extract; whisk until combined.
04 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
05 - Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
07 - Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then add mint extract and stir until smooth and glossy.
08 - Spoon or pipe ganache onto each cooled brownie bite. Garnish with crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings if desired.
09 - Allow ganache to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These little bites deliver that perfect thin mint cookie flavor but with an incredibly fudgy brownie texture
  • The ganache sets beautifully so you can stack them for parties or gift boxes without any mess
  • They freeze wonderfully and actually taste even better after a day in the freezer
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of fudgy brownies, pull them out when that toothpick still has some moist crumbs attached
  • Let the ganache cool slightly before topping so it holds its shape but still spreads beautifully
  • These taste remarkably similar to those famous thin mint cookies but with an even better texture
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion batter evenly and quickly into the muffin tin
  • Chill the frosted brownies for 15 minutes after topping to set the ganache perfectly

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