Mint Brownie Bites Ganache (Printable)

Fudgy brownie bites with mint and a smooth chocolate ganache topping provide a perfect bite-sized indulgence.

# 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 (optional)

13 - Crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings

# How to Make It:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The brownie stays fudgy for days thanks to that slightly underbaked trick
  • Mini size means you can eat three and still feel reasonable about it
  • The mint ganache is like a cool breeze on a chocolate beach
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of fudgy brownies, err on the side of underdone
  • The ganache will seize if your cream is boiling hot, let it cool slightly first
  • These actually taste better on day two when the mint has had time to meld with the chocolate
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform batter portions
  • The toothpick test is your friend—moist crumbs mean fudgy perfection

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