EASY delicious mint brownies! They're the perfect combination of fluffy minty frosting and thick, decadent chewy brownies. Best of all they're semi-homemade basically they taste like they are from scratch and you slaved hours over them when really you used the best box brownies and homemade frosting combo.

WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE MINT BROWNIES

2 boxes of brownie mix (i recommend Ghiradelli)
powder sugar
peppermint extract
butter
heavy cream

WHAT BOX BROWNIES ARE THE BEST?

According to several Test Kitchens, the best boxed brownies that taste and texture are the most like a delicious homemade brownie is Ghiradelli's. I highly recommend using this brownie mix. You can use whatever is your favorite or preferred however.

DO I HAVE TO USE TWO BOXES OF BROWNIES

Because you are adding a frosting to the top of the brownie you want the combination to be equal in taste and texture. A nice thick chewy chocolatey brownie with a creamy minty frosting in perfect proportions.

STEP 1: HOW TO MAKE THE BROWNIE BASE

empty your box brownies into a large bowl.
add your oil, eggs and water (or whatever ingredients is called for) x2.
Mix it well.

In a PARCHMENT PAPER LINED 9X13 PAN add the brownie batter.

WHY DO I LINE MY PAN WITH PARCHMENT PAPER?

ok, you don't HAVE to. But I highly recommend it. I like to remove my brownies from the pan for the recipe to help it cool quicker and to frost. Brownies are more chewy and can be a little more stubborn than typical baked goods like cake- which will mess up your frosting! by using the parchment paper it makes it so easy!

Bake brownies and let cool. While cooling begin frosting steps.

HOW TO MAKE BUTTERCREAM MINT FROSTING

This frosting really is the creamiest frosting! You will love it.

PRO TIP: Use a paddle for mixing your frosting

HOW TO EXPERTLY MIX YOUR BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Add your room temperature butter to a stand mixer. Mix your butter for about 2 minutes.
Slowly incorporate your powder sugar, milk, vanilla and peppermint extract
beat for about 5 minutes
Lastly add your green food dye and mix for about 30-60 seconds more.

Your frosting will be nice and fluffy. AND GREEN. Can you omit the green food dye? absolutely! Or use an organic one.

HOW TO FROST YOUR MINT BROWNIES

You can add as much or little to your frosting as you desire. Some people like less or more, I do use it all.

TOPPING YOUR BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE

You can top your brownies with several different options. If you are a rich decedent chocolate lover I suggest making a ganache and covering those bad boys! If you are like me and prefer just a light dusting of chocolate on top shave a chocolate bar.

shaved chocolate from a chocolate bar (shown)
a chocolatey mint- like andes chocolates
fudge sauce
ganache (in recipe notes)

HOW TO STORE YOUR MINT BROWNIES

Store these brownies in an air tight container after serving. You don't need to keep them refrigerated, but can if desired.

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Mint Brownies

Chewy chocolate brownies with a fluffy peppermint buttercream frosting

5 from 1 vote

Print Rate

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1

Servings: servings

Calories: 122kcal

Author: Kadee & Desarae

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup room temp butter
▢ 3 cups powder sugar
▢ 1 tablespoon heavy cream
▢ drops green food coloring
▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
▢ 2 brownie mix boxes SEE NOTES
▢ chocoate bar for shaving or ganache recipe in notes

Instructions

Brownie layer:

In a large bowl add brownie mix and ingredients instructed on back of box. Mix well, pour into a parchement paper lined baking pan and bake for about 45 min or until done. Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting

Mint Frosting

In a stand mixer, using your paddle attachment cream your butter for two minutes. Slowly add in all other ingredients and mix on med speed for about 5 minutes.
Spread evenly over brownies after they have cooled.

Topping layer:

Using a vegetable peeler, shave off the side of the chocoalte bar. Or pour ganache over frosting and let cool.

Notes

You can use two 8x8 or 9x13 brownie mix for the recipe. If using 2 9x13 brownie mixes I still recommend using a 9x13 pan so you can achieve a beautiful thick brownie to compliment the frosting. Add additional time for baking.

If you want to make a ganache layer for the topping here is the recipe instructions:

Heat cream in heavy saucepan over low-medium heat. Once cream has been steaming for several minutes, whisking constantly, remove from heat. Pour in chocolate chips. Let stand 5 minutes. Whisk together until chocolate has melted and ganache is smooth and shiny. Pour over cream cheese layer
Chill in refrigerator several hours.
Cut using sharp knife, ran under hot water, and cleaned between slices.

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