BYU MINT BROWNIES

BYU Mint Brownies are a delicious layered brownie dessert recipe that looks like an Andes mint but tastes like heaven.

 

 

With this simple BYU mint brownies recipe, you can enjoy chocolate and mint in a creative way. There’s no way you can go wrong with these mint extract brownies, especially around St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness.

 

Tips for Making These BYU Brownies

You will use mint extract for the filling (that’s where the mint flavor comes from!) but you do NOT want to use peppermint extract. There’s a big difference between the two so choose mint not peppermint. Also, green food coloring is used to dye the filling this traditional mint green color but if you’re sensitive to dyes or simply don’t have any, you can omit it completely.

 

 

Why Are They Called BYU Brownies?

These brownies were named after the mint chocolate brownies served on campus at Brigham Young University. While the brownies there are made in bulk and sell out quickly, someone took the recipe and simplified it down to a smaller batch perfect for sharing with family and friends. From that point on, chefs have tried to make the recipe their own, and people all over the world have been able to go crazy for these BYU Mint Brownies.

 

 

How Can I Simplify This Recipe?

Short on time, patience or ingredients? Simplify these BYU brownies by using a box mix of brownies (as directed on package) and a container of chocolate fudge frosting. Now all you have to make from scratch is the delicious mint filling. I recommend not skipping the mint filling, it’s the most important piece!

 

 

BYU Mint Brownies Ingredients

For the Brownies You Will Need:

-1 cup margarine

-1/2 cup cocoa

-2 Tbsp. honey

-4 eggs

-2 c. sugar

-1 3/4 c. flour

-1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

-1/2 tsp. salt

-1 c. chopped walnuts {I omitted these}

-12 oz. chocolate icing {store bought or homemade. See recipe card for more.}

 

 

For the Mint Icing You Will Need:

-5 Tbsp. margarine

-dash of salt

-3 Tbsp. milk

-1 Tbsp. light corn syrup

-2 1/3 cup powdered sugar

-1/2 tsp. mint extract {NOT peppermint!!}

-2-3 drops green food coloring

 

 

How To Make BYU Mint Brownies

In a microwave safe mixing bowl, melt your margarine, mix in the cocoa and then allow it to cool.

Add in the honey, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and add in nuts (if desired).

Pour the batter into a greased 9 by 13 baking pan and ake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes until a toothpick can be inserted and comes out clean.

Let your brownies cool for 1 hour.

Pour batter into a greased 9-by-13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool 1 hour.

Now prepare your mint icing by softening the margarine and then adding in the salt, corn syrup, and powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until it’s smooth and fluffy.

Add in the mint extract and the food dye and mix while gradually adding in the milk until the consistency is a little thinner than cake frosting.

Place your cooled brownies in the freezer for 20 minutes and then spread the mint icing over the top.

Return the brownies to the freezer for about 30 minutes to stiffen the icing and then spread a thin layer of chocolate frosting over the top.

If you want to cut pretty squares, place the brownies back into the freezer for about 10 minutes before slicing.

 

Enjoy!

Can These Mint Brownies Be Frozen?

These brownies do freeze very well! I recommend cutting them into serving-sized pieces and keeping them inside of an airtight container, separated with wax paper so that they don’t stick together. Then when you want to eat one, just set it on the counter and let them thaw for about 5-10 minutes before eating.

 

Can I Make BYU Brownies Dairy Free?

This recipe can be modified to be dairy free! Simply choose to use a dairy free milk and plant based margarine. Now you can enjoy the same great tastes without sacrifice! If using storebought chocolate icing, double check that it’s dairy free, while many are, some are not (especially the whipped versions).

 

Can I Make These Mint Brownies Gluten Free?

Absolutely! Just make a batch of your favorite gluten free brownies (boxed or homemade) and then make the recipe below as directed, using your gluten free brownies in place of the ones requested.

 

If You Like Mint Chocolate Recipes Like These BYU Brownies, Then You’re Going To Love These!

1. Mint Chocolate Pudding Cookies
2. Homemade Peppermint Patties
3. Chocolate and Andes Mint Meringue Cookies
4. Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies
5. Fudge Chocolate Mint Cookies
6. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cream Pie
7. Mint Oreo Chocolate Mousse Cups
8. Chocolate Mint Cookies
9. Chocolate Peppermint Bread
10. Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
11. Dairy Free Mint Chocolate Chip Ice “Cream”
12. Mint Chocolate Krispie Treats
13. Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
14. Peppermint Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
15. Easy Mint Chocolates

 

With this BYU Mint Brownies Recipe making the best batch of homemade mint extract brownies you’re ever tasted you’ll wonder why you didn’t attend BYU to try them sooner! They’re so irresistibly good!