Best Grinch Brownies For Christmas Parties

Grinch Brownies are a mix of rich chocolate and mint that are guaranteed to make any Grinch’s heart grow at least three sizes. They’re incredibly rich and delicious. 

I started a little late this year to make Christmas treats. I know that I would be a better blogger if I start preparing for Christmas back in July when far more prepared folks do. But Blogging it’s not my full-time job… I’m a teacher and sometimes it’s hard for me getting time for my blog.

These Grinch Brownies was a request of my oldest son that saw on Pinterest. He loves all mint desserts and this time I wanted to make my own version of Grinch Brownies. The kids are going to go crazy over these! Sinfully scrumptious and perfect for Christmas!!

Colorful Grinch Brownies are a special treat for all!  The most special is that you can make these brownies with the kids help. Getting the kids in the kitchen to help me make the Grinch themed treats is a great way to spend quality time with them and pull them away from their screens during their holiday break.

Ingredients to make Grinch Brownies

Brownies:

Eggs

All-purpose flour

Unsalted Butter

Dark chocolate

Granulated Sugar

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Bown Sugar

Vanilla Extract

Baking powder

Ganache:

White chocolate chips

Heavy whipping cream

Oreo cookies

Peppermint extract

Green food coloring

How to make Grinch Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 175°C | 350°F.
   Lightly grease an 8×12-inch baking pan* with cooking oil spray. Line with parchment paper (or baking paper); set aside.
2. Microwave butter with chopped chocolate in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk every 30 seconds to combine. 
3. In a bowl beat the eggs with two sugars (light and brown) and vanilla extract for 5 minutes.
4. Add the melted chocolate and butter into the egg mixture.
5. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until JUST combined (do NOT over beat as doing so well affect the texture of your brownies).
6. Pour batter into prepared pan.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes for just under-done brownies (fudgier texture) or until the center of the brownies no longer jiggles and is JUST set to the touch.
   OR 35-40 minutes if you like your brownies well set and firm.
8. After the brownies have cooled, prepare the mint ganache topping.
9. In a heat-safe bowl or double boiler over simmering water, add white chocolate and heavy cream. Stir until the chocolate has fully melted.
10. Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract and green food coloring.
11. Pour ganache over brownies and top immediately with chopped Oreos and red hot candies.
12. Allow to set, for about one hour. Cut and enjoy.

NOTE: Brownies will continue baking and set in the hot pan out of the oven. If testing with a toothpick, the toothpick should come out dirty for fudge-textured brownies.

Turn an ordinary pan of brownies into the Grinch Brownies for a fun, festive treat for the kids on Christmas movie night. My kids have always enjoyed helping bake a pan of brownies, so grab your kids and ask them to help you whip up this Grinch themed dessert.

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Best Grinch Brownies For Christmas Parties

Turn an ordinary pan of brownies into The Grinch brownies for a fun, festive treat for the kids on Christmas movie night.

Course

Dessert

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Passive Time

40 minutes

Servings

slices

Ingredients

Brownies

• 6 eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated light sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Sea Salt

Ganache

• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 20 oreo
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
• 1/4 tsp green food coloring
• 2 tbsp red hot candies

Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Passive Time 40 minutes Servings slices Ingredients Brownies 6 eggs 3/4 cup granulated light sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp Sea Salt Ganache 2 cups white chocolate chips 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 20 oreo 1/4 tsp peppermint extract 1/4 tsp green food coloring 2 tbsp red hot candies

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C | 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x12-inch baking pan with cooking oil spray. Line with parchment paper (or baking paper); set aside.
2. Microwave butter with chopped chocolate in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk every 30 seconds to combine.
3. In a bowl beat the eggs with two sugars (light and brown) and vanilla extract for 5 minutes.
4. Add the melted chocolate and butter into the egg mixture.
5. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until JUST combined (do NOT over beat as doing so well affect the texture of your brownies).
6. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes for just under-done brownies (fudgier texture) or until the center of the brownies no longer jiggles and is JUST set to the touch. OR 35-40 minutes if you like your brownies well set and firm.
7. After the brownies have cooled, prepare the mint ganache topping. In a heat-safe bowl or double boiler over simmering water, add white chocolate and heavy cream. Stir until the chocolate has fully melted.
8. Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract and green food coloring.
9. Pour ganache over brownies and top immediately with chopped Oreos and red hot candies. Allow to set, for about one hour. Cut and enjoy.

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