Grinch Brownies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and add in chocolate chips and sugar.

Step 3

Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring completely after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

Step 4

Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big strokes, stir in JUST until mixed and no longer see dry ingredients. DO NOT BEAT OR OVER STIR.

Step 5

Pour batter into dish and bake for about 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before adding topping.

Step 6

After the brownies have cooled, prepare the mint ganache topping.

Step 7

In a heat safe bowl or double boiler over simmering water, add white chocolate and heavy cream. Stir until chocolate has fully melted.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract and green food coloring.

Step 9

Pour ganache over brownies and top immediately with chopped Oreos and red hot candies.

Step 10

Allow to set, for about one hour. Cut and enjoy.