Decadent Chocolate Mint Brownies (with Chocoloate Ganache)

If you asked me what my favorite dessert is, brownies would be my go-to-sweet! I love them... they are thick & chewy, sweet & delicious, and if they have frosting... well, that is just their crowning jewel!

I recently bought a half-gallon of mint chocolate chip ice cream and it was so good and refreshing and I thought the only thing that would make it better is if it was a brownie... then it would be heavenly! Immediately, this recipe started swimming around in my head, I didn't know if it would be good, but I thought I would give it a try... fortunately it turned out amazing! I would highly recommend this to satisfy any sweet craving you might experience!

Two thumbs Up, 5 Stars & 1 satisfied hubby!

What You Need:

Brownie Bottom

1 Brownie Box Mix
2 Eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 tsp. Mint Extract
1/3 package of Andie Creme de Menthe Baking Chips

Chocolate Mint Ganache

1 package milk chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 package of Andie Creme de Menthe baking chips

Mint Frosting

1 can whipped butter cream frosting
1 tsp. mint extract
1 tsp. green food coloring

Topping

1/3 package of Andie Creme de Menthe baking chips
1 jar hot fudge (optional)

How to Do It:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix brownie mix, eggs, oil, water and mint extract. Mix well. Stir in 1/3 package of Andies Creme de Menthe baking chips and pour into 9x13 baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.

While that is in the oven, melt chocolate chips and 1/3 package of Andies Creme de Menthe baking chips in the microwave for 3 minutes. Stir mixture until chocolate is melted and smooth. Right before you pull brownies from the oven (after 10 minutes of baking) add sweetened condensed milk to the melted chocolate mixture and mix well, the chocolate mixture will thicken up significantly so wait as long as possible to mix together. Scoop over half-baked brownie mixture. This will drop throughout the batter but not to worry. Then return to oven and bake another 15 minutes. Turn off oven, crack open the oven door and keep the brownies inside for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.

Once the brownies are cool, Mix frosting with 1 tsp. mint extract and 1 tsp. green food coloring. Spread evenly over cooled brownies. Take the remaining Andies baking chips and sprinkle over the top of the frosted brownies. Using a spoon lightly drizzle hot fudge over the top of the frosting (this is mostly for a beautiful finish so it is optional if you choose to do this).

Serve & Enjoy!

Enjoy! if you try this recipe; let me know what you think below!

Favorite Salty & Sweet Holiday Treat

Here is my favorite salty & sweet treat, Make it without fail every holiday season. It is very easy and stores nicely for up to a week... that is if you can keep yourself out of it!

What You'll Need:

• Round pretzels
• Hersey's Hugs (1 bag)
• M&M (1 Medium sized bag)
• And well of course an oven:)

Amazing Monster Cookies

What's better than a cookie with oatmeal, peanut butter, M&Ms and chocolate chunks? Ah, nothing! So make this recipe once and you will be hooked... 'nough said!

What You'll Need:

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
• 1 stick butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup M&Ms
• 1/2 cup chocolate chunks
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal

How To Do It:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: In large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well.

Step 3: Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well.

Step 4: Stir in M&M's, chocolate chips, baking soda & oatmeal.

Step 5: Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheets.

Step 6: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 7: Let cool for a few minutes, call the troops & ENJOY!

What do you think of my cookie recipe? Any suggestions? Leave your comments below!