Mint Chocolate Brownies
These Mint Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy boxed-mix brownies topped with creamy peppermint frosting, silky chocolate ganache, and crunchy mint candy pieces for the perfect chocolate-mint bite.
Servings: 12 brownies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (18 oz) box brownie mix prepared according to box instructions
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 tbsp butter (1 stick) softened and divided
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare your brownies according to the instructions on the box for an 8x8 pan, and let them cool completely.
- Combine powdered sugar, 4 tbsp softened butter, milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and 2 drops of green food coloring.
- If needed, add more food coloring until desired shade of green is reached, then spread the mint frosting evenly over cooled brownies.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and the remaining butter. Microwave for 30 seconds on high; stir well, then microwave again for 30 seconds. Stir until it becomes smooth and glossy.
- Pour the chocolate on top of the mint frosting layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped Andes Mints over the brownies, then place the brownies in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour to set the chocolate topping, then slice into squares before serving!