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Mint Brownies (The Best!)

September 10, 2013 by becky 42 Comments

The best Mint Brownie! A fudgy layer of brownie, topped with a creamy and smooth minty layer then finished off with a thick and delicious chocolate layer. Pure heaven! Chocolate Mint Brownies (The Best!)

I hope you are enjoying my blog re-design! I’m excited to be getting back to doing what  I do best, sharing my recipes with you!  I am so happy to finally have the perfect mint brownie recipe for you! I have been searching and trying to find the perfect recipe for far too long. After trying new things I finally perfected this recipe. I know it can be annoying to see all those recipes out there that claim to be “the best” but you’ve got to trust me on this one!

Mint Brownies

First you start out with a simple homemade brownie recipe. It’s chocolatey, chewy and a perfect bottom layer to the beauty that will be added on top of it!

Next layer, mint. I have been frustrated in the past when making mint brownies that the mint layer isn’t very noticeable and doesn’t show through. It’s the star of the recipe since these are mint brownies after all! So I did two things that made all the difference. First, instead of adding more ingredients to make it thicker, I just kept the original amount and added a secret ingredient… air! I just whipped it up for a minute or two and it was perfect. The other tip I have is after cutting it, if a little chocolate from the top layer smudges on the mint layer just take a small butter knife and gently scrape off any chocolate smudges. GENIUS.

Last but certainly not least is our gorgeous layer of thick chocolate! This layer truly makes these brownies to-die-for. It’s super easy too, it’s only chocolate chips and butter.

I was so please with these brownies and shared them with my friends and family and you know what? We all agree these are the best mint brownies ever! I hope you enjoy!

 Mint Brownies

One Year Ago: Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Two Years  Ago: Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes with Raspberry Cheesecake Buttercream 

Mint Brownies
Ingredients:
Brownies
1 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
4 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup flour, sifted

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper then spray again.

In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and cocoa powder.  Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.  Add the flour and stir just until incorporated. Do not over mix.

Bake for 25-28 minutes. Cool for about 10-20 minutes then place in the freezer for 20 minutes.  While brownies are in the freezer, make the mint layer.

Mint Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
3 Tbsp. milk or cream
1/2 tsp. mint or peppermint extract
green food coloring

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter for 1-2 minutes until fluffy. Slowly add the powdered sugar, then the milk, and beat until fluffy, about another minute. Add the extract and green food coloring (a drop or two at a time until you reached the desired color of green.) Mix until fully incorporated.

Pull brownies out of the freezer and evenly frost the brownies. Place back in the freezer for about 20 minutes.

*Chocolate Layer:
1/2 cup butter
1 1/3 cups good semi-sweet (or dark) chocolate chips

Place butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds at a time. Stir in between every 30 seconds. Be careful not to overheat. Stir until smooth. Pull brownies out of the freezer and drizzle the warm chocolate over brownies and spread smooth with a spatula. Put back in the freezer for another 20 minutes to help the chocolate to set.

Cut brownies into squares.

Tip: After cutting, to get the pretty mint green color showing through, gently scrape any chocolate on that layer with a butter knife.

 

The Best Mint Brownies

Filed Under: Brownies, Christmas, St. Patrick's Day

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Comments

  1. Naomi Murray says

    September 10, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    I’ve been looking for the perfect mint brownie recipe, and this looks like the one! 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 11, 2013 at 8:49 am

      I think you will love it! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Amy | Club Narwhal says

    September 11, 2013 at 8:13 am

    Oh, these definitely look like they qualify for “the best”! I have such a soft spot for mint brownies but haven’t made them myself. I will definitely use your recipe when I do!

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 11, 2013 at 8:50 am

      Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  3. marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says

    September 11, 2013 at 9:00 am

    seriously I want some now! pinned

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 11, 2013 at 9:23 am

      Thanks for the pin!

      Reply
  4. Carly says

    September 11, 2013 at 9:07 am

    So I love mint brownies and I have never ever made them. I think I need to change that now! I am pinning this so I don’t forget about it. Site looks great as well!!

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 11, 2013 at 9:24 am

      You should definitely make them! Thanks for pinning it!

      Reply
  5. emily debry says

    September 11, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Looks delicious thanks for posting

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 11, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Emily!

      Reply
  6. aimee @ like mother like daughter says

    September 11, 2013 at 10:21 am

    oh my goodness. Yum. I love mint brownies so much and yours look absolutely perfect!

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 11, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks Aimee!

      Reply
  7. Emily from Reaching Beyond My Reach says

    September 11, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Oh, boy! Chocolate and Mint are some of my favorites. Not to mention brownies! Woah. I can’t wait to try these. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 11, 2013 at 9:25 pm

      I think you will love these! I love brownies and mint too! (Obviously.) Brownies are awesome.

      Reply
  8. Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says

    September 11, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks for doing the recipe swap with me today Becky! I pinned to my brownie board while I was here today too 🙂

    Shauna
    http://thebestblogrecipes.com/

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 11, 2013 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks Shauna! I pinned your recipe too. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Summer says

    September 11, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Oh this looks divine! I pinned because I know I will want to make this asap. Love the new blog design!

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 11, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks so much Summer!

      Reply
  10. Nici says

    September 11, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Wow! These look like they really could be the best mint brownies! I love how the mint layer is not hidden from view! I’d love for you to link these up to our All Things Thursday Blog Hop going on right now. I hope to see you there!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 20, 2013 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks Nici! They are mint brownies after all! So I love how the mint layer showing through! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Maria says

    September 14, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    Ohhh these brownies look so good!!!! I love the idea of mint brownies, they sound like a wonderful dessert!!!

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 20, 2013 at 5:57 pm

      Thanks Maria! You should certainly give these a try! They are really good!

      Reply
  12. Karly says

    September 15, 2013 at 8:56 am

    I love mint brownies!! Thanks for linking up to What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 20, 2013 at 5:57 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Karly! I love your blog!

      Reply
  13. Jessica says

    September 16, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Rob asked yesterday how much longer he has to wait to try these brownies.. He…and we can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 20, 2013 at 5:58 pm

      I’m so glad you guys liked them! The blue mint layer was fun. Go cougars!

      Reply
  14. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

    September 16, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    These kinds of brownies remind me of working in bakeries. SO. MANY. BROWNIES. Lol. And I think it’s funny that your captcha is a math equation. Making me think, I like that! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #30.

    ~Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater.com

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 20, 2013 at 5:59 pm

      A little math is good every once in a while! lol That is so fun you worked in bakeries! Sarah was telling me about it. But the hours would be crazy!

      Reply
  15. Parrish (Life With The Crust Cut Off) says

    September 18, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    This looks amazing!! I love it!!
    I would love to invite you to link it up at our new party Lovely Ladies Linky where you link up once and get seen on 6 blogs!!
    Link up starts Wednesdays!
    http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/lovely-ladies-linky-link-up-2/
    Hope to see you there 🙂
    Parrish @ Life With The Crust Cut Off

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 20, 2013 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  16. Amy @ The Stitchin' Mommy says

    September 20, 2013 at 8:14 am

    Hi Becky! Thank you so much for linking up to last week’s Get Crafty Friday Link Party! You’re awesome mint brownies have been featured this week! I hope you will stop by and grab a feature button. Have a wonderful weekend!

    -Amy

    Reply
    • becky says

      September 20, 2013 at 6:13 pm

      Thanks Amy! I grabbed a button! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Sue D says

    October 20, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    I made these yesterday. Hands down best brownie I have ever tasted. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • becky says

      October 20, 2013 at 9:16 pm

      That makes me SO happy! 🙂 These brownies are pretty amazing! Thanks so much for letting me know you liked it!

      Reply
  18. J says

    January 29, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Do these brownies need to be refrigerated with the frosting or can they be out at room temperature?

    Reply
    • becky says

      January 29, 2015 at 11:03 am

      You can keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days but I prefer the texture when I keep them in the fridge. Enjoy!

      Reply

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