Best Mint Brownie Recipe

5 from 14 votes

Our Best Mint Brownies made with rich cocoa, mini chocolate chips, and a buttery base. Topped with a creamy mint frosting and a smooth chocolate layer, these brownies are a simple St. Patrick’s Day treat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Chocolate, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mint brownies

Servings: servings

Calories: 375kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
½ cup butter softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup cocoa powder
3 TBSP milk
½ cup all purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
½ cup mini chocolate chips

Mint Icing ingredients

3 TBSP butter melted
2 TBSP milk
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ tsp mint extract
2-3 drops green food coloring

Easy Chocolate Frosting ingredient

3 TBSP butter
¼ cup chocolate chips
2 TBSP milk
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Whisk together the sugar and butter. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and milk. Whisk again until smooth.
Stir in the flour, salt, and mini chocolate chips, until the flour is well incorporated.
Bake for 30 minutes, until brownies are set. Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes before frosting.
Mint frosting: Combine all the ingredients and whisk until smooth. Pour over cooled brownies. Gently spread frosting over the entire surface. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Chocolate frosting: Combine butter, chocolate chips and milk in a bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds. Add powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. Pour the frosting on top of the mint frosting. Let fully cool to set. Slice, serve, & enjoy!

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Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container for 3–4 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the fridge.

Wrap tightly and freeze for 2–3 months; thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before serving.

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