Mint Chocolate Brownies

Mint Chocolate Brownies with Andes mint candies are a decadent, rich, delicious treat! Topped with a sweet mint chocolate frosting, this easy-to-make dessert is always a crowd pleaser.

Brownies are like the ultimate everyday treat. They're rich, decadent, and oh so chocolatey. You can slice them into bite-size little nibbles or larger squares for serious snacking.

We love making basic Chewy Chocolatey Brownies at our house, as well as these Pinot Noir Chocolate Chip Brownies. But when we want a little something extra, these Mint Chocolate Brownies are our new fave to bake!

Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies

These mint chocolate chip brownies are easy to make. You can even make them one day in advance (see instructions at the bottom of the post) and then frost and serve when you're ready.

It's sort of like a mint chocolate chip cake or an Andes mint chocolate cake. But sliced and perfectly portable for picnics, BBQs, parties, or just to enjoy as afternoon dessert.

So indulgent, satisfying, and worth every calorie.

What you need to make these brownies

To make these decadent Andes mint brownies, gather your baking equipment first.

• Stand mixer
• 9 x 9-inch baking pan
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Whisk
• Spatula

Ingredients

Once you've got all of your equipment ready to go, gather these ingredients (note: exact measurements are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):

• All-purpose flour
• Cocoa powder
• Granulated sugar
• Kosher salt
• Peppermint extract
• Andes mint candies
• Powdered sugar - also known as confectioner's sugar.
• Mini chocolate chips

How to make these mint chocolate brownies

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The full, detailed instructions are on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. But essentially, the steps to making these brownies are broken down into three parts: making the brownies, making the frosting, and then assembling.

• Preheat the oven and line a pan with parchment paper. I use a 9x9-inch square baking pan with a high side and find it to be perfect for these brownies.
• Mix together the brownie ingredients. See notes below for tips.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Top with an even layer of the Andes mints. This step is totally optional but trust me: the Andes mint candies MAKE these brownies!
• Bake the brownies then allow them to cool before frosting.
• While brownies are cooling, make the frosting.
• Frost the cooled brownies, then slice and serve!

Baking Tips to Make the Best Brownies

Be sure to read these baking tips before you start!

• About an hour before you're ready to start baking, take out the eggs and set them on your counter. Room temperature eggs are best for baking. They are incorporated more easily and thoroughly into the batter, creating more even batter and a better finished dessert.
• When you're ready to start baking, melt your butter first. This will help ensure the butter has enough time to cool down before mixing. You definitely don't want to add hot butter to the mix, as it will give the batter an entirely different consistency and the brownies likely won't bake evenly. While the butter is cooling down, you can gather the rest of your ingredients.
• Select a medium roast coffee. You could go with a light roast, or even a medium-dark roast. But try to avoid dark roast coffee. A really dark roast coffee can overpower the bright mint flavors in these brownies.
• Beat the eggs in one at a time. This helps incorporate them seamlessly into the batter for evenly baked brownies.
• When making the frosting, add the powdered sugar one cup at a time. Allow each cup to incorporate before adding the next. This not only ensures even consistency, but also helps prevent you from being covered in powdered sugar, which can happen if you try to mix in three cups at once.

Make-Ahead Instructions

You can make the frosting one week before you are ready to frost and eat the brownies. Simply store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week before using.

You can also make the brownies a day or two ahead of time. Make sure you allow the brownies to cool completely, and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Then frost with the prepared frosting just before serving.

Can brownies be frozen?

Yes! Freeze brownies without frosting in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to one month. Technically, you could freeze brownies for up to two months, but I personally have found that they lose their flavor and also their fluffy-ness when thawed after freezing for one month.

If you make the frosting at the same time, freeze the mint chocolate chip buttercream frosting in a separate airtight freezer-friendly container. Frosting will keep for up to three months in the freezer, but I suggest taking it out and eating it (thawed) before two months.

When you're ready to eat the frozen mint chocolate brownies, allow to thaw at room temperature overnight. Then make the frosting and frost the brownies before eating.

More Baking Recipes

• Mint Oreo Truffles
• Shamrock Shake
• Chocolate Chip Almond Biscotti
• Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Espresso Cookies
• Mocha Chocolate Chip Scones

This recipe is adapted from Delish.

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• Chocolate Mint No-Bake Cookie Bars
• Girl Scouts Thin Mint Milkshake