GRINCH BROWNIES

 

Grinch Brownies are anything but “grinchy.” They’re a mix of rich chocolate and mint that are guaranteed to make any Grinch’s heart grow at least three sizes.

 

Ingredients:

• 1 9 x13 boxes of brownie mix
• 26 Mint Oreo cookies chopped
• 2 C white chocolate chips
• 1/2 C heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4 drops of leaf green food coloring
• red hots candies

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Prepare the brownie mix according to the directions on the package.
• Chop 16 Oreo cookies into quarters and mix them into the brownie batter.
• Chop the remaining Oreo cookies into quarters putting them into another bowl. Set aside.
• Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
• Check the brownies to see if they are completely cooked.
• Once baked, put the baking pan on a wire rack allowing the brownies to cool.
• Bring a saucepan filled with water to simmer.
• Put a heat-safe bowl on top of the pot of simmering water.
• Pour the white chocolate and heavy cream in the bowl. Stir constantly until melted. Take white chocolate chips and heavy cream mixture in the bowl off the heat.
• Stir in the peppermint extract.
• Now add a few drops of green food coloring. Stir well to combine. (You can add more mint extract, up to 1/2 teaspoon.)
• Quickly pour the ganache on top of the brownies.
• Sprinkle the remaining chopped Oreos on top of the ganache. Sprinkle on the red candies.
• Chill the brownies, allowing the ganache to set for at least an hour.
• Cut the brownies into bars.