These Mint Chocolate Brownies are easy to make and are a family favorite. Chewy chocolate brownies topped with a cool mint frosting and more chocolate on top, these babies are hard to resist!
These Mint Chocolate Brownies are a recipe my mom passed down to me, though it was by no means original to her. But I love it! It’s easy, delicious and never disappoints. Every time I make a batch of these babies they disappear fast, and everyone asks for the recipe. Make a batch for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day or just any random day of the week.
BEST BROWNIE MIX FOR THIS RECIPE
My mom always made her own brownies from scratch but she had far more patience than me. I like to grab the nearest box of brownie mix I can find and go with it. There are actually some really decent boxed mixes out there. Just make sure to use the fudge brownies recipe on the box. Several brands offer both a fudgy recipe and a more cake-like recipe. These brownies are better with a dense, chewy fudgy brownie consistency.
TIPS FOR PERFECTLY MINTY CHOCOLATY LAYERS
These deliciously minty brownies are easy to make, but they do take a little bit of time to make. Don’t worry, it’s all worth it when you take your first cool, minty, fudgy bite.
- Bake your brownies as directed on the package. I like the layer to be thinner, so I use a 9×13 pan. If you want a thicker brownie layer, use a smaller pan.
- Let the brownies cool in the refrigerator for about half an hour while you mix up the mint icing.
- Combine the powdered sugar, butter, milk, green food coloring and mint extract until nice and smooth, then spread it over the cooled brownies.
- Pop the pan back into the refrigerator for another half hour or so.
- Meanwhile, melt some chocolate chips (I like semi-sweet but you could use milk chocolate or super dark chocolate too) in the microwave with some butter, stirring every thirty seconds until it’s melted and smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate over the cooled frosting layer, smoothing with the back of a spoon or a spatula. Or you can tilt the pan from side to side to make sure the chocolate covers the entire surface.
- Refrigerate once again until the layers are completely set.
- For easier slicing, dip your knife into hot water, wiping off with a towel in between slices.
MORE DELECTABLE BROWNIE RECIPES
Can’t get enough of that gooey, fudgy chocolatey brownie dessert? Try some of these yummy variations!
- Pumpkin Brownies
- Salted Caramel Crock Pot Brownies
- Mocha Fudge Brownies
- World’s Best Caramel Brownies
- Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Brownies
Whip up a batch of these minty brownies for your next game night, family movie night, date night, any night! I can’t wait to hear how they work for you. Please leave me a comment below and let me know what you think! Enjoy!
Mint Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box of fudgey brownie mix
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 TBSPs of butter softened like almost melted
- 2 TBSPs milk
- dash of green food coloring
- 1 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 TBSPs of butter
Instructions
- Bake up your brownies in a 9by 13 inch pan. Let cool in the refrigerator for a half hour (at least).
- Combine the powdered sugar, milk, butter, green food coloring, and mint extract. Pour over the cooled brownies and smooth out with the back of a spoon. Refrigerate for another half hour.
- Melt the chocolate chips in butter in the microwave or a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour over the chilled brownies & mint. Tip the pan to make it spread evenly. Pop back in the refrigerator to let it set, at least a half hour.
- To make slicing easier, dip your knife into a hot glass of water and wipe off the excess water between each slice into the brownies.
Patricia Purcell says
My big brother used to tease me too, it’s just what they do. Those brownies look amazing!
Lisa says
It’s like it’s hard-wired into their DNA or something! :)
jaye says
how much butter do you melt the chocolate chips in
8 tbsps for the mint layer and 8 tbsps for the chocolate layer.
fiona says
what weight of butter?
8 TBSPs of butter is 113 grams
Gail Holcomb says
1 stick or 4 ounces (1/4 of a pound) if you need US measurements. The number of tablespoons are written on the paper of each stick of butter
Karen B. says
The recipe does not say if it should be refrigerated until serving. Can you clarify if I should cut and then store in fridge until I serve?
I don’t store mine in the refrigerator.
Kelly N says
These look sooooo delicious!!
Lisa says
Thanks Kelly!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
THESE ARE THE BEST THINGS I HAVE EVER EATEN. Seriously, three in a sitting. WITHOUT BLINKING. LOVE!
Lisa says
Dorothy, I don’t necessarily believe that, but I’m going to go with it anyway. Also, I literally photographed them, packaged half for you, and drove the rest to my husbands office in the span of an hour so that I could get them away from me. :)
Karen Dawkins says
Dorothy, I am supposed to ask you to mail me some. This is my favorite childhood food memory of alllll time!!!! Truth! Thanks.
Karen Dawkins says
Soooo, I may never read another post. Dial-up internet and email didn’t come out until after I graduated from law school.
Lisa says
Oh no!! Now I really should send you brownies!! Lol. If it makes you feel any better, my sweet babysitter was talking on Friday night, and I had to beg her to stop because everything she was saying was making me feel SO OLD!
FrugalFoodieMama says
I need these… NOW. I could make this today even if I just had a dang box of brownie mix, lol! ;)
Cathy Trochelman says
These really are delicious….even for a non-mint lover like me! Great photos too :)
Christina Kelly says
My brother (5 years younger) still managed to torture me as a kid. On a different note, these brownies look amazing, my little guy would love them too. Thanks so much for sharing.
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
My brother is two years younger than me and he still tormented me! Those brownies look fabulous!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
I featured this on my blog today! http://practicallyfunctional.net/2013/03/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-41/
Linda Bouffard says
I love this and I’d love to have you link this to What to do weekends Party. Following on several platforms, Linda
http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/03/what-to-do-weekends-9.html
Angela says
Made these yesterday. A.Max.Ing. And the 15 other people who ate them also loved them. Thanks for sharing!