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This is Brownie Nirvana, folks. Layer upon layer of goodness, starting with an incredible batter baked to perfection, topped with a peppemint buttercream, topped with chocolate ganache, topped with white chocolate. Savor every bite.

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Ingredients

Brownies

1 lb unsalted butter
8 large eggs
24 oz semi-sweet chocolate (best quality – Callebaut or Lindt)
2¼ cups sugar
1⅓ cups all-purpose flour (separated into 1 and ⅓ cup)
2¼ tbsp Madagascar pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chunks

Mint Butter Cream

5 cup confectioners sugar
2½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
3 tbsp peppermint extract

Chocolate Glaze and White Chocolate Drizzle

24 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate
3 oz white chocolate

How-to

The Brownies

Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Line a 12 x 17 x 1-inch baking sheet with parchment paper
Using a double boiler, melt together the butter and 24 ounces of the semi-sweet chocolate
Mix together the eggs, vanilla, and sugar in a large bowl
Add the warm chocolate mixture into the egg/sugar mixture and allow to cool to room temperature
Whisk together 1 cup of flour, baking powder, and salt, and add to the cooled chocolate mixture
Toss the semisweet chocolate chunks together with the remaining ⅓ cup of flour, then fold in to the chocolate mixture
Pour batter into the prepared baking sheet
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool and then refrigerate until completely cool, preferably overnight

The Mint Buttercream

Cream the butter in electric mixer until softened then slowly add sugar until incorporated. Then add extract and mix until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes
Spread the buttercream evenly over the cooled brownie pan and freeze until solid, about 1 hour

The Glaze

Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate for the glaze
Using an offset spatula, spread the melted chocolate over the buttercream until evenly distributed
Let stand until chocolate has set, and is no longer glossy

The White Chocolate Drizzle

Using a double boiler, melt the white chocolate
Dip a large spoon in the melted white chocolate and drizzle it decoratively over the chocolate glaze
Refrigerate until set, and cut into squares

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Comments (4)

Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 8:09 am by BostonBen:

I love the variety of textures and the nice minty chocolatey flavor combo. DELICIOUS!
Posted Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 10:32 am by Lynne:

These are a little time consuming but totally worth it. Tip: After the last step of drizzling the white chocolate on top, don't let the brownies set up for two long in the refrigerator or it will be hard to cut the brownies. Another tip is to have a bowl of hot water nearby. Stick your knife into it for easier, cleaner slicing of your squares. Enjoy!
Posted Monday, March 1, 2010, at 1:06 am by Bea Viera:

Made these today. So delicious.
Posted Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 1:40 am by Bea Viera:

Thanks, Sue for sharing this recipe. Can't wait to try it.

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Mint Chocolate Fudge Brownies