Mint Brownies

I received this recipe from a neighbor and it's become one of my favorite desert recipes. They're so delicious I could almost eat the whole pan myself. They're easy to make using boxed brownie mixes, and the recipe makes a lot. They're so moist and flavorful and they stay moist. These brownies never last long when I take them for family gatherings or parties.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 6 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 (18.3 ounce) packages fudge brownie mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
• 6 drops food coloring
• ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Stir together both brownie mixes, vegetable oil, eggs, and water in a large bowl until well blended. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

While brownies are cooling, combine powdered sugar, butter, water, peppermint extract, and food coloring in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread mint frosting on top of cooled brownies.

Step 5

Place chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, and microwave again in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted. Add peppermint extract to taste and spread on top of mint frosting. Refrigerate until frosting and topping layers are set.