Mint Brownie Bites Ganache (Printable)
Fudgy brownie bites infused with mint, topped with smooth chocolate ganache, perfect for bite-sized enjoyment.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
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 Tips:
01 -
- The brownie center stays impossibly fudgy while the edges get that perfect crackle
- Mint and chocolate were meant to be together, and the ganache makes it official
- These freeze beautifully, so you can always have something sweet ready for unexpected guests
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy of fudgy brownies, so pull them out when they still look slightly underdone
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent the ganache from seizing
- The ganache thickens as it cools, so work relatively quickly once it is ready
03 -
- Chill the ganache briefly in the refrigerator for 10 minutes if it seems too runny for piping
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion the batter evenly and quickly