When you combine chocolate and mint together, you have a killer combination like you see here in this layered fudge mint brownies recipe. Suddenly it is time for mint for St. Patrick’s Day, and not just any mint. Green mint, of course. Merissa Alink is back today with an amazing recipe for Fudge Mint Brownies, featuring the signature green color, perfect for March or really any time of year!
Now that is one drool worthy brownie.
Different flavors remind me of various times of year. For example, anything apple and pumpkin reminds me of fall while peppermint screams winter, especially Christmas. And while cherry and chocolate are perfect for Valentine’s Day, they fall to the wayside after the holiday. While this mint dessert reminds me of St. Patrick’s Day, they make a great dessert all year long. I’m always down for mint and chocolate together, aren’t you?
- Brownie Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 3 ounces semi sweet chocolate
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Mint Layer Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- green food coloring
- Chocolate Topping Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and the chocolate together in the microwave. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and continue to microwave until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Add the sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, flour, and cocoa powder into the bowl and mix all the ingredients together well.
- Pour into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely before adding the mint layer.
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients for mint layer together. Whip with the electric mixers or with a spatula until the consistency is smooth. Pour over cooled brownies.
- Place the dish in the fridge after this step and let it cool for at least an additional hour.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Pour over the cooled brownies. Cool the entire pan for at least another hour before cutting and serving. Cut brownies with a clean sharp knife.
Because these mint brownies have three layers they do take a bit more time to make but they are worth it!
If you give this fudge mint brownie recipe a try, let me know how it turns out.
This recipe was inspired by Classic Mint Chocolate Brownies from Sally’s Baking Addiction.
I’ll try this recipe out for my Dad. He loves mint and chocolate combo so much!
I thought St Patrick’s day was the day to drink bier, I didn’t know it was the day for chocolate…
Hi,
These look amazing! I am in the process of making it now, but my brownie got much taller than yours 🙁 I live in Norway, so I guess I am not sure what an 8×8 baking dish is exactly 😉 Do you have any idea of the measurements in centimeters? I would love to see what that tray looks like too, because I want mine to look as perfect as yours! By the way, what an inspiring and tempting blog you have!!! 🙂 🙂