How to make a very fudgy mint brownie
I prefer a brownie that’s dense and chewy (as opposed to light and cakey). You can tell by the ingredient list that these mint brownies fall into the former category. There’s no cocoa powder in here; we use melted chocolate and only a little over 1 cup of flour in a 9×13 pan.
An Important Tip when Making Mint Brownies: Chill Between Every Step
Because we’ve got 3 layers going on here, and some are cold and some are warm, it’s important to chill between every layer and that will help this process run so much more smoothly. After the brownie layer is cooled completely on the counter, pop it in your freezer while you make your frosting. After the frosting is spread on, freeze again for a few minutes while you prep your chocolate topping, that way all of the layers stay separated.
Feel Free to Increase the Frosting
As written, you might feel like the frosting isn’t enough when you are making it! It’s a thin layer to add a cool peppermint flavor, but not so much that the brownie turns out overly sweet and takes over the chocolate element. That being said, if you like a thicker frosting layer, you can 1.5x the frosting portion of the recipe. I’ve done 1.5x for these photos because I think the thicker frosting layer photographs better, but I’ve been making them for years with the smaller amount and it’s pretty perfect! Up to you!
Top with Melted Chocolate Topping
The topping is simply melted chocolate and butter. I like to use unsalted butter in just this one step because some brands of butter can be overly salty, but if you just have salted butter that’s totally fine. The butter adds a richness to the topping and makes it so it stays soft. You can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate on top, it’s just personal preference! I personally would avoid milk chocolate because it lacks chocolate intensity and adds too much sweetness above a frosting layer.
Best Served Chilled
Because these mint brownies are so ooey-gooey, I think they are best served chilled! I keep them in the fridge until we’re ready to eat them. There’s also something about a peppermint dessert being chilled that just makes it extra delicious. Here’s an inside look at that perfect bite. Rich soft chocolate on top, cool creamy mint frosting, and that perfect fudge brownie. You can also see how thick that extra frosting turns out. Again, that part is personal preference! Craving Browies?? Here’s a few more you might love! Mississippi Mud Brownies (ie: Tim Riggins Brownies) PB Fudge Marshmallow Brownies Easy Brookies
