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.
Recipe Video
ThisPrettyNest.com says
These brownies have officially made it to my Valentine’s Day dinner! They look amazing, and easy enough for me to whip up. Thanks for posting them :). My husband will be thrilled!
Chelsea says
These look amazing! I really want to make these for Christmas! What boxed brownie mix did you use? They look like my perfect texture or brownie! :D
I’m pretty sure I used Duncan Hines, Chelsea :)
Chelsea says
Hi again! I left a comment earlier asking what brownie mix you used for these brownies, but I forgot to ask what size pan does this make? 8×8 or 9×13? And if it does make a 9×13 pan, could the topping recipe part be split in half in order to accommodate a 8×8 pan of brownies? Thank you!
It makes a 9 by 13 pan. It’s basically a three layer type of recipe. You make the brownie mix part (just using the mix, not the directions on the box), and divide that in half – making the top and the bottom. Then there is the caramel middle part. I’m not sure it would work in an 8 by 8 inch pan.
Donna says
Oh it definitely works! I just did it! They are just thick!!
Aspen Jay says
DELICIOUS looking!!! If only I didn’t have to make them. (0: Do they taste month? Have you ever tried using peppermint instead of mint? When we have used the mint our brownies tasted more like spearmint than mint. But when we used peppermint, they have a mint taste.
Hi Aspen! I’m sure if you like the taste in peppermint extract, than you will love it with this. You can’t go wrong with Peppermint and Chocolate. To me, the peppermint extract has a really different flavor than mint, but if you love it, go for it!
Heather Kinnaird says
I never had an older brother, but man Charlie gives it to Stella pretty good, only trouble is, she is much bigger than he is :) so she gives it right back and then some, and oh boy these brownies would help this mom who ends up in the middle of it all
Oshin says
Well, I am looking for something special with chocolate. and you give me a perfect recipe as I want. I will try it at home.
Pam says
I’m making these for Easter. They look wonderful! Can I make them in advance and freeze?
Hi Pam! I have never tried freezing these, but I would think it would be fine. This is my favorite blog post about freezing desserts: http://www.crazyforcrust.com/2014/10/freeze-desserts/
Hilary Waterman says
How long can they be refrigerated for ?
I would say a week in a sealed container.
Cindy says
Being 63 I’ve come to the conclusion that all brothers including younger ones are a pain in our backside!! And he is already passed! But if something happens and no one is near it, we blame him, he was that kind of of guy!!
Ha!!
lee says
Hi Lisa,
They look super indulgent so you have won me over already, haha. I love making brownies and have used a variety of flavours like dark, milk and white chocolate, vanilla, chocolate orange etc. but never mint. I am always a bit wary of it, not sure why as I love mint chocolate.
Yours look like millionaire shortbread brownies without the hard base, so yummy and as I said really indulgent. I will give this one a go I think, mint and all to get myself on the minty bandwagon of yummy goodness. Thanks for a great post and mouthwateringly good pics.
Tracy Finlayson says
Absolutely fabulous recipe. Thank you for sharing. I cook stuff a lot of the time and send to my brothers, sister who live away like about 4500kilometres away!! In fact, they wait for them and if I don’t make something for a while, they ask for it.!!
I’m so happy you liked it Tracy!