Rich and fudgy brownies topped with a tasty mint frosting and finished with a chocolate drizzle!
I found this recipe in my mom's recipe collection. I don't remember my mom making it, and once I started experimenting with it, I learned why. I love making old recipes and this one has to be around 50 years old yet sometimes they come with challenges! After some unsuccessful attempts at making the brownie base, I finally gave up and went with my mom's tried and true Brownie recipe for the base. The rest of the recipe came together well and is delicious!
What You Need
Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Eggs
Butter
All Purpose Flour
Cocoa Powder
Baking Powder
Powdered Sugar
Heavy Whipping Cream
Pure Peppermint Extract
Green Food Color
Hershey Candy Bar
Tips for Making Merry Mint Chocolate Brownies
If you don't have a Hershey chocolate bar, milk chocolate chips work as well
If you're not a fan of milk chocolate glaze, use dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips
More Delicious Sweet Treats
How to Make Merry Mint Chocolate Brownies
Step 1: Brownie Base - Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper. In a small bowl, melt the butter and set aside. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, melted butter, eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined. Add the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder) to the wet ingredients and stir in slowly until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean. Move the brownies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Frosting Layer - In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, heavy cream, peppermint extract and a drop or two of green food coloring. Mix with a hand mixer on low speed until the mixture is combined, then go to high speed and mix until smooth. Spread the frosting over the fudgy brownie layer. Chill for about 1 hour before adding the glaze.
Step 3: Glaze - In a small bowl, combine the Hershey candy bar and butter. Melt in the microwave at 30 second increments, mixing between each cook time. Once the mixture is smooth and creamy, add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled frosting base and return to the refrigerator to allow the melted chocolate glaze to set up.
Left Photo: Chocolate, butter and vanilla extract ready to be drizzled over mint.
Right Photo: Merry Mint Chocolate Brownie ready to be refrigerated and enjoyed soon!
Before serving, remove from the refrigerator and allow the Merry Mint Chocolate Brownies to come to room temperature before serving. Add a scoop of ice cream for extra deliciousness!
How to Store Merry Mint Chocolate Brownies
Store the cooled brownies in an airtight container or on your serving platter covered with plastic wrap in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
The brownies may also be stored in a freezer ziploc bag for up to 3 months.
This mint brownie recipe has a delicious fudgy texture and let me tell you, it is good stuff this holiday season! They are Forkin' Good!
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