Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies (Printable)
Fudgy chocolate base with a refreshing mint layer and rich chocolate chips for a classic flavor lovers enjoy.
# What You Need:
→ For the Brownie Base
01 - 6 oz unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
→ For the Mint Layer
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 tbsp whole milk
13 - 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
14 - Green food coloring (optional, a few drops)
→ For the Chocolate Topping
15 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
16 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
03 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
04 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan.
05 - In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract. Beat until fluffy. Add green food coloring if desired.
06 - Spread the mint layer evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
07 - Melt chocolate chips and butter together, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly, then pour over the mint layer.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the topping sets. Lift brownies from pan and cut into squares.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The texture alone will ruin you for regular brownies forever, that crisp chocolate top breaking through cool mint into fudgy chocolate below
- They actually taste better after sitting in the fridge overnight, which means you can make them ahead and still impress everyone
02 -
- Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking—these continue cooking as they cool and you want that fudgy texture
- The mint layer needs cold brownies underneath, so don't rush the cooling process or you'll end up with mint swirls instead of a clean layer
03 -
- High-quality peppermint extract makes a massive difference—cheap stuff can taste artificially medicinal
- Chill your baking pan in the freezer for 10 minutes before adding the warm batter, it helps the brownies cook more evenly