This classic Chocolate Mint Brownies recipe features three irresistible layers: a rich, fudgy brownie base, a creamy, refreshing minty filling, and a decadent chocolate topping. They are the perfect dessert to bring to a party, a festive treat for St. Patrick's Day, or simply the best Chocolate Mint Brownies to satisfy your sweet tooth. With Betty Crocker's trusted brownie mix and a few other ingredients, you can create these show-stopping mint chocolate dessert bars that are sure to disappear quickly.
Get ready to bake some amazing Chocolate Mint Brownies! Here’s a look at the ingredients you’ll need.
Brownie Mix: The secret for a quick and easy start! It provides the core structure, rich chocolate flavor, and that wonderfully fudgy texture we all love in a classic brownie.
Butter: This creamy base adds richness and gives the mint filling a smooth, luxurious texture. It also lends a beautiful shine to the chocolate topping and helps it set evenly, giving your brownies a polished, irresistible finish.
Cream Cheese: A classic ingredient that brings a delightful tang and extra creaminess, making the filling wonderfully smooth and stable.
Heavy Whipping Cream: Contributes to the light, airy, and incredibly creamy consistency of the mint layer. When heated with chocolate, whipping cream creates a luscious, pourable glaze.
Powdered Sugar: The perfect sweetener for the filling, it dissolves easily to ensure a silky-smooth, lump-free texture.
Mint Extract: It infuses the filling with that signature cool and refreshing mint flavor that pairs so perfectly with chocolate.
Green Gel Food Color: It gives your mint layer that vibrant green hue.
Semisweet Chocolate Chips: These provide the rich, deep chocolate flavor and the body for your decadent glaze.
Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Water, vegetable oil, and eggs.
Here are the simple steps to make these delicious Chocolate Mint Brownies, ensuring success every time! See the recipe below for full details.
Prepare and bake the brownie mix according to the package directions. Let the brownies cool completely on a cooling rack (1 1/2 hours), to prevent your mint filling from melting when it is spread over the top.
For a flawless, creamy mint layer, be sure to use softened butter and cream cheese. Then, chill for at least an hour until firm, to prevent the mint layer from melting when the warm chocolate glaze is added.
After melting the chocolate topping ingredients, let the glaze cool for about 15 minutes before pouring it over the mint layer. Pouring hot glaze onto the chilled mint layer may cause it to melt. A slightly cooled glaze will set more smoothly and help preserve the distinct layers.
Don't rush the final chilling! Refrigerate the assembled brownies uncovered for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate glaze is completely firm. This ensures clean cuts and a stable, multi-layered bar.
Store your Chocolate Mint Brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh and delicious for up to 5 days.
Heat oven to 325°F (350°F for glass pan). Line a 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to extend over the edges of the pan. Grease the bottom and sides of foil with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownies as directed on the box. Cool completely on a cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons whipping cream; beat until blended. Slowly add powdered sugar; beat until fluffy. Beat in mint extract. Beat in food color until desired color. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.
In a 2-quart saucepan, heat Topping ingredients over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour the topping over the filling; spread to cover. Refrigerate uncovered for about 2 hours or until set. Using the foil to lift, remove the brownies from the pan, and peel foil away. Before cutting, let stand 20 minutes at room temperature. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
For cleaner cuts, dip the knife in hot water and wipe it dry between each cut.
To easily line the pan with foil, turn it upside down and mold the foil over the bottom and sides. Turn the pan right-side up, then press the foil into place for a perfect fit.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 20g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 46% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 5% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 46g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
