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frosted andes mint brownies sliced into squares with chopped andes mints and mint leaves on top.
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Andes Mint Brownies

Take those beloved mint chocolate candies and turn them into a brownie. These Andes Mint Brownies are chocolatey, rich, and so decadent. They've got the perfect amount of mint and a thick cream cheese glaze you're going to LOVE.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: bakery, cafe
Servings: 16
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • electric hand mixer
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients

For the brownies

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup dark unsweetened coca powder
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp milk of choice
  • 18 andes mints

For the frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ½ stick butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 andes mints chopped

Instructions

For the brownies

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch pan with butter AND parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, milk, vanilla, and mint extract.
    wet ingredients for andes mint brownies in glass mixing bowl.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, espresso powder, cocoa powder, salt and powdered sugar.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Pour in the milk and stir until combined. Finely dice the andes mint candies and stir the mint chips into the batter along with the chocolate chips. At this point, the batter will be super thick.
    brownie batter mixed together in glass mixing bowl.
  • Pour the batter into the sprayed and lined pan (she’s thick) and use a spatula to smooth the batter around. Bake brownies for 40-46 minutes or until the center is mostly cooked.
  • I like to chill the brownies immediately (so I can eat them faster naturally). Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting.
    baked brownies in square baking dish lined with parchment paper.

For the frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  • Spread the frosting over top of the brownies and garnish with the chopped up remaining andes mints. ENJOY!
    frosted andes mint brownies sliced into squares with chopped andes mints and mint leaves on top.

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Notes

Only use the amount of mint or peppermint extract the recipe calls for. If you use any more, these brownies will be so strong your eyes will water from the mint. 
Store for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 brownie | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 43g