Mint Chocolate Brownies – Best Ever Fudgy Brownies with Creamy Mint Layer

Mint chocolate brownies with a pale green mint layer and glossy chocolate top, sliced into squares.

These mint chocolate brownies have three perfect layers: fudgy brownie, creamy mint, and a smooth chocolate top.
They’re party-ready, slice beautifully after chilling, and taste better than bakery brownies.
If you love mint + chocolate, this is your new go-to dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Mint Chocolate Brownies

• Better than bakery: Thick layers and rich flavor.
• Make-ahead friendly: Chill overnight for easy slicing.
• Crowd-pleaser: Mint + chocolate always wins.
• Great for trays: Clean squares for parties.

Ingredients for Mint Chocolate Brownies

Brownie Base

• Unsalted butter, melted (1/2 cup) – rich base.
• Granulated sugar (1 cup) – sweetness and chew.
• Eggs (2) – structure.
• Vanilla extract (2 teaspoons) – boosts chocolate flavor.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder (3/4 cup) – deep chocolate.
• All-purpose flour (1/2 cup) – structure.
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon) – balance.

Mint Layer

• Unsalted butter, softened (1/4 cup) – creamy base.
• Powdered sugar (1 1/2 cups) – frosting body.
• Milk (1–2 tablespoons) – to thin.
• Mint extract (1/4 teaspoon to start) – add slowly.
• Green food coloring (optional) – classic look.

Chocolate Top

• Chocolate chips (1 cup) – smooth top layer.
• Butter (1 tablespoon) – helps spread.

How to Make Mint Chocolate Brownies

• 1. Bake: Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
• 2. Mix: Whisk butter + sugar. Add eggs + vanilla until glossy. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt.
• 3. Cook: Bake 24–30 minutes until edges set and center is slightly soft. Cool fully.
• 4. Frost: Beat mint layer ingredients until spreadable. Spread over cooled brownies.
• 5. Top: Melt chips + butter, spread on top. Chill 1 hour.
• 6. Slice: Warm knife under hot water, wipe, slice.

Tips for Perfect Mint Chocolate Brownies

• Cool completely before frosting.
• Chill before slicing for clean layers.
• Add mint slowly and taste.

Variations & Substitutions

• Add crushed mint candies on top.
• Add espresso powder to the brownie base.

Make-Ahead & Freezing

Fridge: 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze sliced squares 2 months.

Serving Suggestions

• Coffee or hot chocolate
• Vanilla ice cream

Recipe Card

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 16 brownies
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Reader Review: Perfect mint flavor and the layers look so neat.

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