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You’ll flip for these amazing mint brownies. Fresh mint is infused into melted butter, giving these brownies a heavenly fresh mint aroma and flavor.
Ever since my friend Dini over at Giramuk’s Kitchen contributed this awesome guest post of Double Chocolate Basil Brownies, I’ve been wondering how to use her butter infusion method to infuse other fresh flavors into brownies.
When I heard that this week’s #SundaySupper theme was “Cravings,” I knew that it would be the perfect time to attempt my own brownie infusion. I decided to try my hand at making fresh mint infused brownies.
Although I’ve seen dozens of recipes for mint brownies, I tend to stay away from them because I’m actually not a big fan of the flavor of mint extract, which is the flavoring used for most mint-flavored baked goods.(AlthoughI have used Starlight candies to decorate Christmas brownies, I’ddefinitely pick them off before eating the brownie.)
However, I love the flavor and aroma of fresh mint.My goal was to incorporate that fresh, herbaceous scent into brownies, strong enough to stand up to the rich chocolate flavor.
To do so, I’ve altered Dini’s method just a bit in order to really wring out the most flavor from the fresh mint, and also to speed up the infusion process.
I was very pleased with the results, and I think you will be, too. These are truly the finest mint brownies you can make. And don’t forget to check out all the other #SundaySupper cravings recipes located below!
4.5 from 2 votes
Mint Infused Deep Dish Brownies
These rich, deep dish brownies are scented with the marvelous aroma and flavor of fresh mint.
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 391 kcal
Author Katie Moseman
Ingredients
- 1 1/2cupsunsalted butter(3 sticks)
- 1ozfresh mintstems & leaves included
- 3 1/2cupsgranulated sugar
- 1 1/2tspvanilla extract
- 1/2tspsalt
- 6large eggs
- 2cupsunsweetened cocoa(Dutch processed will work just as well)
- 2/3cupall purpose flour
Instructions
Wash the fresh mint and pat dry with paper towels. In a small pot, melt the butter over low to medium heat. Do not let it bubble.
Place the mint into the melted butter. Remove the pot from the heat. Using a potato masher or the back of a fork or spoon, crush the mint in the pot to release the mint flavor. Continue crushing until the mint has turned a uniform dark green and is very limp. Cover the pot and let sit for about 20 minutes.
While you are waiting for the mint to infuse the butter, prepare a 9 by 13 inch pan by lining it with parchment paper or foil, then preheat the oven to 350 F.
After 20 minutes have elapsed, pour the butter through a strainer and into a large bowl. It should be slightly green in color. Discard any large pieces of mint that fall into the bowl. (It is OK to leave small specks of mint in the bowl.)
Add the sugar, salt, and vanilla to the butter, then whisk until uniform. Add the eggs one at a time and whisk thoroughly.
Remove the whisk, add the cocoa and flour, then use a large spoon to stir until mixture is uniform. (The batter will be very thick.) Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out evenly.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter. Let cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then use the foil or parchment liner to lift out the brownies and let them finish cooling on the rack.
Nutrition Facts
Mint Infused Deep Dish Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 101mg4%
Potassium 207mg6%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 43g48%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 695IU14%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Brownies look great! Only wish I could eat mint (doesn’t agree with me).
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Katie
Oh, that’s too bad. You could use the same recipe to make plain deep dish brownies, or infuse an herb you’re fond of. Sorry about the mint!
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I love mint and chocolate together! These brownies sound amazing!
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Katie
Many thanks! They really are something else.
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Love that you infused the butter with the mint!
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Katie
I need to come up with some more flavors to try infusing. This was so good!
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Katie
I absolutely love the combination of chocolate and mint….I must try these brownies! And I won’t have to share, because my husband doesn’t like that combo (he is CRAZY)!
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Katie
Ha ha… I don’t like it in brownies, usually, but this flavor is totally different. It’ll change the way you look at mint.
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What a great brownie recipe!
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Katie
Thanks!
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I love the combination of chocolate and mint. As always, your brownies are making me hungry!
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Katie
Success!
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Ok, this sounds totally doable. From what I can tell it sounds like it would be subtle enough that they would be yummy.
i like chocolate chip mint ice cream, and it would look like I would like these too. On the list to do. Cheers again mate!
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Katie
It is subtle- not at all like mint extract. Totally unique flavor notes. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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What a fun infusion of flavor!
Happy Holidays!
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Katie
You too! 🙂
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I’m all about mint and chocolate! Love your brownies!
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Can’t go wrong with chocolate and mint!
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Dini @ Giramuk's Kitchen
I love Mint and Chocolate together!! 😀 Im so glad that the butter infusing method worked for you 😀 I love infusing flavours into things. hehe!! I should definitely try Mint!
Hope you have a FANTASTIC NEW YEAR KATIE!!! 😀Reply
This sounds like a great winter dessert! Mint is so fresh
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Brilliant idea to infuse the butter with fresh mint, Katie. You are not alone in your opinion of mint extract – a drop goes along way. But, a freshly baked chocolate brownie with fresh mint is the way to enjoy chocolate mint flavors!
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Ethel @eatingininstead
Perfect combo! I’m so impressed at all of your brownie variations, but this one is right up my alley!
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I’ve never had mint in a brownie before, but why not? That sounds delicious!
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These. Sound. So. Good.
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Katie
Oh, and they were! I bet you can’t guess what I’m thinking about infusing next… ha ha ha ha!
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Nikki
You’ve found my weakness, and made it sound easy to bake! I’m in so much (calorie) trouble. This looks absolutely delish-my favorite combo is chocolate and mint!
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Katie
These brownies are totally worth the calories! Give them a try, you won’t be disappointed. 🙂
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Now I feel so hungry! *Drools*
Happy SITS day! 😀Reply
Katie
Even I get cravings when I look at these. And I make brownies all the time!
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Oh my goodness these look and sound incredible! Love the idea of having an infused mint flavour, genius! x
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I LOVE the idea of infusing mint into melted butter. Brilliant way to add the flavor in a very natural way.Reply
Tory
How many mint leaves are in approximately 1 oz?
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Katie Moseman
Probably about 20? It’s hard to say exactly, because each bunch will have leaves of a range of sizes.
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Brooke
Not my favorite brownies. I like fudgy brownies best, buy these are too dense for my liking. The mint flavor isn’t very strong. I’d like more of that. I used fresh peppermint from my garden, so maybe a different variety would be stronger. Also, these are extremely rich.Reply
