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    Published: Mar 11, 2019 • Modified: May 12, 2022 • This site generates income via ads and may contain affiliate links. See my privacy policy linked in the footer.

    Double Chocolate Mint Brownies

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    These Double Chocolate Mint Brownies are rich, super fudgy, and filled with melted mint chocolate! And the best part, you only need one large mixing bowl to make them! For that extra level of mint chocolate flavor, top these brownies with some chopped Andes Mints!

    Double chocolate mint brownies on brown parchment paper background with the center brownie on its side | © Beyond the Butter®
    Stacked mint chocolate brownies on brown parchment paper | © Beyond the Butter®

    Table of Contents

    • Behind the Recipe
    • Grab the Ingredients
    • Helpful Baking Tools for Making Brownies
    • Overview: How to Make Them
    • Tips for Making Perfect Double Chocolate Mint Brownies
    • Double Chocolate Mint Brownies FAQs
    • Satisfy your Chocolate Cravings!

    Behind the Recipe

    I adapted this double chocolate mint brownies recipe from my Fudgy Chocolate Brownies with Pumpkin Buttercream Frosting.

    For these chocolate mint brownies, I skipped using any leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda and used melted butter. I also melted an entire box (4.67 oz.) of Andes Mints and poured that into the batter as well. And for good measure, I chopped up some more Andes Mints for the top of the brownies!

    These double chocolate mint brownies are made using one large mixing bowl and baked in a 8" x 8" square pan. A 9" x 9" pan will work just as fine, but they'll be thinner.

    I'm not even joking when I say how wonderful these double chocolate mint brownies made my kitchen smell! It was also incredibly tempting not to eat them all as I was photographing them.

    Seriously, if you're looking for a really good treat to make, give these a try!

    Double chocolate brownies on brown parchment paper background | © Beyond the Butter®
    Double chocolate mint brownies on brown parchment paper background with the center brownie on its side | © Beyond the Butter®

    Grab the Ingredients

    Here's a brief list of the ingredients needs to make these decadent one bowl brownies recipe.

    1. All-Purpose Flour
    2. Dutch Process Cocoa Powder. Or you can use unsweetened cocoa powder. Dutch process will give you a slightly richer, darker brownie.
    3. Salt
    4. Unsalted Butter
    5. Granulated Sugar
    6. Eggs. I used 2 large size eggs.
    7. Vanilla Extract. You can also add in ½ teaspoon of mint extract if you'd like, but the Andes Mints give these brownies enough mint flavor.
    8. Andes Mints. You'll need 2, 4.67 ounce boxes. One box gets melted and used in the brownie batter and the second box you'll only need 10-12 Andes Mints chopped up for topping.

    Helpful Baking Tools for Making Brownies

    KitchenAid KHM926CA 9-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Turbo Beater II Accessories and Pro Whisk
    KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield, 5-Quart, Empire Red
    Pouring Chute
    Anchor Hocking 10pc Glass Mixing Bowl Set
    Joseph Joseph Shake-It Self-Tapping Sieve, Large
    Fox Run 4254 Kitchen Timer with Magnet 55-Minute
    KitchenAid KHM926CA 9-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Turbo Beater II Accessories and Pro Whisk
    KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield, 5-Quart, Empire Red
    Pouring Chute
    Anchor Hocking 10pc Glass Mixing Bowl Set
    Joseph Joseph Shake-It Self-Tapping Sieve, Large
    Fox Run 4254 Kitchen Timer with Magnet 55-Minute
    KitchenAid KHM926CA 9-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Turbo Beater II Accessories and Pro Whisk
    KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield, 5-Quart, Empire Red
    Pouring Chute
    Anchor Hocking 10pc Glass Mixing Bowl Set
    Joseph Joseph Shake-It Self-Tapping Sieve, Large
    Fox Run 4254 Kitchen Timer with Magnet 55-Minute
    Stacking mint chocolate brownies on a white dessert plate | © Beyond the Butter®

    Overview: How to Make Them

    Below is a super brief overview of how to make this double chocolate mint brownies recipe. For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card.

    1. Melt the chocolate and butter. Use a large mixing bowl because you'll be adding all the ingredients to it through the recipe.Microwave the chocolate and butter together. Start with 1 minute at full power, whisk, then heat again for 30-45 seconds, whisking again until it's all melted together.
    2. Whisk in the granulated sugar, then the eggs, and vanilla extract.
    3. Fold in the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold in the all-purpose flour, dutch process cocoa powder, and salt. Mix together until just combined—meaning mix until the point you can no longer see the dry ingredients. The brownie batter will be thick, but easily spreadable when added to the 8 inch square baking tin.
    4. Add to baking tin and top with more chocolate. Spread the batter into the prepared 8 inch baking tin, then top with some chopped Andes Mints.
    5. Bake for 28-30 minutes at 350ºF. Let cool almost completely before cutting. Brownies will be VERY fudgy.
    Just cut double chocolate mint brownies on brown and white sheets of crumbled parchment paper with andes mints around them | © Beyond the Butter®

    Tips for Making Perfect Double Chocolate Mint Brownies

    Don't over mix the brownie batter. Once you add in the all-purpose flour, dutch process cocoa powder, and salt, just mix until it's blended. It's best to use a spatula when stirring in the dry ingredients too.

    The toothpick test. Insert a toothpick to make sure your brownies are done. If the toothpick has brownie batter on the toothpick they'll need to go back in the oven. Monitor them every 1-2 minutes, then check again using a toothpick. If the toothpick has a few crumbs on it, you're good to remove them from the oven.

    Wait until the mint brownies have cooled almost completely before cutting them. I'm particular about a lot of things—having clean edges for my brownies is honestly not really one of them, but with that said it's best to wait until these double chocolate mint brownies are almost cooled before cutting them.

    A single mint chocolate brownie on a small white dessert plate | © Beyond the Butter®

    Double Chocolate Mint Brownies FAQs

    What if I can't find Andes Mints where I live?

    Any creme de menthe filled chocolate or mint chocolate will work. While I haven't made these with any other type of chocolate, Ghirardelli makes something similar. Or you could also get some dark chocolate and add about 2 teaspoons of creme de menthe or mint extract to it.

    How do I know when my brownies are ready to come out of the oven?

    Using the toothpick test, if the toothpick still has crumbs on it, remove them from the oven. The brownies will continue to bake as they cool. If they still have brownie batter on them, you'll need to continue to let them bake.

    What does it mean to mix the brownie batter until just blended?

    This simply means to mix the batter until the dry ingredients have just disappeared into the batter.

    How long should I wait to cut brownies?

    Ideally it's good to wait until they've cooled almost completely (about 1 hour). I understand strong cravings though, so waiting until they've at least cooled slightly (about 30 minutes) will suffice, but be aware they will be super soft and very fudgy—like falling apart fudgy.

    Can I make these brownies in a 9 inch square tin?

    You can, but they'll be on the thinner side. Making them in the 8 inch baking tin will give you normal size brownies—not too thin, not too thick.

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    Double chocolate mint brownies on brown parchment paper background with the center brownie on its side | © Beyond the Butter®

    Double Chocolate Mint Brownies

    Author: Jennifer
    These fudgy Double Chocolate Mint Brownies are rich and decadent, filled with lots of melted mint chocolate, and not only taste amazing, but they'll make your kitchen smell like a dream!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 box Andes Mints (plus extra for the top of the brownies)
    • ½ cup Unsalted Butter
    • 1 ½ cup Granulated Sugar
    • 2 Large Eggs
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
    • ½ cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt

    Instructions

    • Generously spray an 8 inch square baking pan with a flour-based baking spray. Set aside.
      Tip: If you'd like to be able to pull the brownies out of the pan easier to cut them, add 2 overlapping strips of parchment paper on top of the flour-based coated pan, then spray again with the flour-based baking spray. If you plan to just keep them in the pan to cut them, then you can skip the parchment paper.
    • Adjust the oven rack at the 2nd level mark (just above center), preheat oven to 350ºF.
    • Unwrap all the Andres Mints in the box and place them in a large microwaveable mixing bowl along with the unsalted butter. Melt together in the microwave for 1 minute at full power, whisk, then heat again for 30-45 seconds. Whisk once more until it's all melted together. Whisk in the granulated sugar.
      1 box Andes Mints, ½ cup Unsalted Butter, 1 ½ cup Granulated Sugar
    • Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
      2 Large Eggs, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • Fold in the all-purpose flour, dutch process cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. The brownie batter will be thick, but spreadable.
      1 cup All-Purpose Flour, ½ cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder, ½ teaspoon Salt
    • Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared 8 inch square pan and top with extra chopped pieces of Andes Mints. Bake for 28-30 minutes at 350ºF.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool almost completely before cutting them into squares. 

    Video

    Recipe Notes

    In place of dutch process cocoa powder, you can also use unsweetened cocoa powder.
    It's best to get 2 boxes of Andes Mints for this double chocolate mint brownies recipe.  One for melting into the brownie batter and the other to use a few of the chocolates for topping.
    One box of Andes Mints is 4.67 ounces and gives you 28 pieces.
    You can use another mint chocolate candy (like Ghirardelli) if you prefer. Or you can use regular dark chocolate and add in 2 teaspoons of mint extract.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kasey Goins says

      March 13, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      I'm drooling over here! These brownies look seriously incredible!!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 13, 2019 at 3:40 pm

        Thank you Kasey! They definitely are! And they make my kitchen smell A-MAZ-ING!

        Reply
    2. Elsa says

      April 08, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      These were amazing! I didn’t have Andes Mints on hand, so used Lindt Mint chocolate. They were fudgy, full of deep chocolate flavour and cool mint. This is one of my favourite combinations, and I’ll definitely make them again.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        April 13, 2019 at 1:38 pm

        I'm so glad you loved them Elsa, thank you!❤️

        Reply
    3. Alona says

      June 21, 2019 at 1:18 am

      I made them tonight and they were so good! Is it okay ifthe brownies are fudgy and kinda fall apart? Or does this mean that they are slighty underdone? Is it okay if they ars a bit under done? Thanks you so much. I will be making these again!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        June 21, 2019 at 10:20 am

        I'm so glad to hear you loved them Alona! It's totally okay for them to be fudgy and fall apart. It's not shown in the photos, but some of mine fell apart too. When you make them again, you can always try baking them for a minute or two longer. Brownies will continue to bake as they cool down once you take them out of the oven.

        Reply
    4. Alona says

      October 15, 2019 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      Hello again. I was wondering what the ingredient measurements would be if I didnt want to make 16 squares. I need a smaller batch so would I use a smaller pan? What size would work best?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 21, 2019 at 6:58 pm

        Ahh I'm so sorry I just saw this comment now! These are already made in an 8" x 8" baking pan, so I'm not sure if there is a square pan out there that's smaller.

        Reply
    5. Jennifer says

      March 19, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best brownies I’ve ever made. This will be my go to batter from here in out!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 19, 2021 at 5:41 pm

        Thank you for much! I'm so glad you enjoyed them. They're a big time favorite in my house!

        Reply
    6. Valeria Espinoza says

      April 13, 2022 at 2:05 pm

      These brownies were absolutely amazing!! I made them for my husband because he loves Andes mints and it was our anniversary and he loved them! So Delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        April 13, 2022 at 3:14 pm

        Happy Anniversary to you and your husband! I'm so glad you both loved the brownies, thank you for making them!

        Reply

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