Mint Brownies are that over-the-top, bakery-style treat with thick mint frosting and a shiny chocolate shell! These really are the best dessert bars ever.
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My Life as a Mint Brownie Taste Tester
Back in my junior year of college, I worked the early morning shift at the Creamery in Provo. I’d roll in half asleep, scoop ice cream for people’s breakfasts (lol), and basically live off Graham Canyon (the best ice cream ever IYKYK) and mint brownies. The Creamery was famous for both, and honestly, rightfully so.
a reliable part of the shift? Cutting the fresh mint brownies. The “imperfect” edges were fair game, and you better believe I claimed every single one. After a while I got very particular about what made a good mint brownie, so of course I had to figure out how to make my own at home.
A lot of testing (and plenty of brownies) later, this is the version I’m obsessed with. These are my ultimate Mint Brownies, and I can’t wait for you to try them.
Ingredients In Mint Brownies
| Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|
| Brownie mix and Oreos | Use your favorite boxed mix and finely chop the Oreos so they blend right into the batter. If you want, make brownies from scratch instead of from a boxed mix. |
| Cream cheese and butter | Let both soften to room temperature so the frosting whips up smooth without lumps. |
| Peppermint extract and salt | Start light and add more extract to taste since brands vary in strength. Avoid mint extract since it tastes more like toothpaste than dessert. |
| Powdered sugar and food coloring | Beat well for a fluffy frosting and add a tiny bit of coloring if you want that minty green look. If you prefer not to use food dye, feel free to skip it. |
| Chocolate chips and coconut oil | Melt slowly, stirring between bursts, for a smooth topping that sets with a soft bite. |
Quick Tip
If your brownie mix comes with a fudge layer, leave it out of the mix and spread it onto the brownies straight from the oven instead.
How To Make Mint Brownies
- Prep Line an 8×8 pan and Heat the oven.
- Bake brownies Mix, add chopped cookies, bake, then cool and chill.
- Make frosting Beat everything smooth and spread over chilled brownies.
- Add topping Melt chocolate with oil, pour on top, and let set.
- Slice Lift out, cut with a hot knife, and serve.
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- Line the pan: Use parchment so you can lift the brownies out easily.
- Chop the Oreos finely so they mix seamlessly into the batter. They won’t make the brownies crunchy; they melt right in and add a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Cool and chill: Let brownies cool fully before frosting and chill the frosted brownies before adding the chocolate topping.
- Prep ahead: Make the brownie base the night before to make assembly easier the next day.
- Cut cleanly: Warm your knife under hot water and wipe between cuts for neat slices.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover Mint Brownies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Let them sit at room temp before serving.
- Freezer: Freeze unfrosted brownies in a single layer, then move to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw, then frost and top. Frosted brownies don’t freeze well.
