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Best Grinch Brownies

Grinch Brownies are sweet, decadent, minty, white chocolatey, “grinchy” brownies. Great for a themed holiday party or kids' Christmas party. Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies are topped with white chocolate frosting and minty Oreos for a grinch inspired Christmas treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Decorating Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 214kcal

Ingredients

Icing and Decorations

Decorations

  • 20 mint oreos some halved, some cut into fourths
  • ¼ cup red M&M’s

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°, and position the oven rack on one of the top two rungs. Line the pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds then stir, heat again for another 30 seconds and stir again.
  • Allow the mixture to cool and then add eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and cocoa in a separate bowl. Whisk until blended.
  • Mix the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar batter. Stir until incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. Check with a toothpick to make sure only a few crumbs are possibly attached. Cool brownie completely in pan, on wire rack, before icing.

Frosting

  • In a large microwave safe bowl melt the white chocolate chips and cream in the microwave for 1 minutes. Stir, until all the chocolate is melted and smooth. Add the peppermint extract and a squeeze of green gel. Stir to combine.
  • If you want the color to be darker add a little more green coloring and stir. Add green coloring and stir until you have the shade you want. I always try and match the color of the cookies.
  • Add icing sugar and stir until blended. Pour the icing over the cooled brownies. Smooth top as best you can.
  • With a large sharp knife use a cutting board and cut the oreos in halves and quarters. Place on top of the icing. Until brownie surface is covered. Sprinkle with red M&Ms.
  • Slice into squares. Serve.

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Notes

Be sure to check the full post above for more ingredient tips, how to store, and serving ideas.
  • Gel food coloring is best. It achieves a much more intense color and doesn't change the texture of the icing.
  • Experiment with different shades of green to find your perfect Grinch color.
  • Cool the brownies completely before icing. If they're warm the icing may melt it off.
  • Freeze your Oreos before chopping! It makes them easier to cut and they crumble much less.
  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper. This makes it easier to remove and cut the brownies once cooled.
  • Don't over mix your batter. Only mix until just combined to achieve a fudgy texture and avoid dense brownies.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg