Fudgy Mint Chocolate Brookies

PinSaveJUMP to RECIPE

This post may contain affiliate links.

Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies — Easy, no-mixer mint chocolate brownies that are packed with mint Oreos! Mint + chocolate is a winning combo every time! 
 
Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies — Easy, no-mixer mint chocolate brownies that are packed with mint Oreos! Mint + chocolate is a winning combo every time! 

Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies 

Chocolate and mint are a match made in holiday baking heaven. These mint Oreo brownies are part fudgy brownie with chewy edges; part soft and chewy chocolate cookie.

They’re dense, moist, rich, and are pure holiday comfort food. And there’s zero cakey factor. Whew, what a relief. I only like cakey if it’s cake.

There’s an abundance of Cool Mint Oreo Cookie chunks in every bite. The cookie bits add incredible texture and are a great crunchy contrast to the fudgy, smooth brownie.

Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies — Easy, no-mixer mint chocolate brownies that are packed with mint Oreos! Mint + chocolate is a winning combo every time! 

These mint chocolate brownies are an adaptation of my trusty blondie recipe because it’s a no-hassle, no-fuss, no mixer required, one-bowl recipe that goes from pantry to oven in 5 minutes, perfect for last minute dessert needs or anytime you need an easy-to-make yet impressive-tasting dessert.

The holiday season is a joyous time, but can also a stressful time. Anything I can do to lighten the load of effort and stress traditionally associated with the holiday food prep and baking is appreciated.

Pans of bars are so much faster to make than cookies. No dough to chill or roll out, and bars are my favorite kitchen shortcut and a time-saving tip

I’d rather spend time with my family, wrapping presents, shopping, or doing just about anything else than fussing over a complicated, labor-intensive recipe.

Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies — Easy, no-mixer mint chocolate brownies that are packed with mint Oreos! Mint + chocolate is a winning combo every time! 

Another tip is to line your baking pans with aluminum foil, and then spray them with PAM Cooking Spray. This saves big time on cleanup time. You can lift the dessert right out of the pan using the foil overhang, peel off the foil, and your pan will hardly even look dirty. Score.

PAM for Baking is a floured cooking spray and I swear by it. Even in pans I don’t line, like loaf or muffin pans, the non-stick, no-residue qualities result in food that I trust won’t stick, and makes cleanup a breeze.

PAM Original, Baking, and Butter sprays leave up to 99% less residue than bargain brands while still offering superior no-stick results, and have zero calories per serving.

Fudgy Mint Chocolate Brookies {brownie + cookie} - Easy, no-mixer recipe at averiecooks.com

What’s in Mint Chocolate Brownies? 

To make these loaded mint Oreo brownies, you’ll need: 

  • Unsalted butter
  • Egg
  • Light brown sugar
  • Brewed coffee
  • Vanilla extract
  • Peppermint extract
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • All-purpose flour
  • Mint Oreos 

Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies — Easy, no-mixer mint chocolate brownies that are packed with mint Oreos! Mint + chocolate is a winning combo every time! 

How to Make Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies 

To make the loaded mint chocolate brownies, melt 1 stick of butter in the micro, stir in 1 egg, brown sugar, a splash of coffee, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.

To the melted butter-sugar mixture, whisk in cocoa powder, flour, and fold in the chopped Oreos. I used 25 Oreos total. 20 I folded into the batter, and 5 I reserved and strategically placed on top.

That’s one of my tips because it creates a nice visual pop and will really make your brookies shine and stand out on a holiday platter. It’s hard to resist that green stripe, surrounded by chocolate on all sides.

The brownies have just the right amount of minty flavor, and the mint cookies help to boost it. Mint and chocolate is a perfect pairing anytime, but especially this time of year, and I just love the texture and crunch factor the cookies add.

My family went nuts for these. I wish I had one in front of me right now but they were devoured.

Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies — Easy, no-mixer mint chocolate brownies that are packed with mint Oreos! Mint + chocolate is a winning combo every time! 

Do I Have to Use Coffee? 

The coffee doesn’t make the brookies taste like coffee and serves to enhance and intensify the chocolate flavor. Even if you’re not a coffee drinker, I recommend it. Leftover coffee from your morning pot is fine.

Can I Substitute Peppermint Oil for Peppermint Extract?

No! Peppermint oil is even stronger than the extract, and the two are not interchangeable.

Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies — Easy, no-mixer mint chocolate brownies that are packed with mint Oreos! Mint + chocolate is a winning combo every time! 

Can I Double This Recipe? 

Yes, simply double the ingredients list and bake the brownies in a 9×13-inch baking dish. 

Can I Use Another Flavor of Oreo? 

Yes, just keep in mind that substituting the mint Oreos will result in brownies that are far less minty. 

Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies — Easy, no-mixer mint chocolate brownies that are packed with mint Oreos! Mint + chocolate is a winning combo every time! 

Tips for Making Mint Oreo Stuffed Brownies 

If you can’t find Mint Oreos, use your favorite chocolate sandwich cookies. Your mint brownies won’t be quite as minty, but they’ll still taste fabulous.

Regarding the peppermint extract — and I repeat this caveat every time I post a mint recipe because it’s very important â€” make sure you measure it, don’t eyeball it, and don’t over-do it, or your brownies will taste like mouthwash. If you’ve never worked with peppermint extract, it’s far more intense and potent than vanilla extract.

For example, I like to use tablespoon(s) of vanilla in recipes, but 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract is the max. Peppermint extract (or mint or spearmint extract) is sold in the baking aisle near vanilla. Make sure you select peppermint extract, not peppermint oil. 

Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies — Easy, no-mixer mint chocolate brownies that are packed with mint Oreos! Mint + chocolate is a winning combo every time! 

Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies — Easy, no-mixer mint chocolate brownies that are packed with mint Oreos! Mint + chocolate is a winning combo every time! 

Pin This Recipe

4.63 from 8 votes

Fudgy Mint Chocolate Brookies

By Averie Sunshine
Easy, no-mixer mint chocolate brownies that are packed with mint Oreos! Mint + chocolate is a winning combo every time! 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Save this recipe to your email
Enter your email and we’ll send it to you!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Ingredients  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons brewed coffee, any temperature, optional but recommended (leftover from the morning brew is fine)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract or mint extract, do not use peppermint oil
  • ½ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder, Dutch-process may be substituted
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 25 Mint Oreos, each quartered; divided use

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with PAM Cooking Spray; set aside.
  • In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
  • Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don’t scramble it. Add the egg, brown sugar, coffee (does not make the bars taste like coffee and enhances the chocolate flavor), vanilla, peppermint extract (be very careful not to over-add or your bars will taste like mouthwash), and whisk until smooth.
  • Whisk in the cocoa powder. It could take several minutes of vigorous whisking if your cocoa powder is lumpy.
  • Add the flour and stir until just combined, don’t overmix.
  • Using a sharp knife, quarter 20 Oreos on a cutting board and stir them into the batter.
  • Turn batter out into prepared pan, trying your best to evenly disperse the Oreos within the batter. Smooth the top lightly with a spatula.
  • Using a sharp knife, quarter remaining 5 Oreos and place them onto the top of the batter, dispersed evenly. Push them down with your fingertip just far enough into the batter so it touches them, but do not submerge; you want to see them for a visual pop.
  • Bake for about 28 to 30 minutes, or until done. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. At 28 minutes (shown in photos), the bars are very soft and fudgy; if you like firmer and dryer bars, bake for a few minutes longer.
  • Allow bars to cool in pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Mint Oreos: Another variety of chocolate sandwich cookies may be substituted such as classic Oreos or storebrand sandwich cookies, noting bars won’t taste as minty without using mint cookies.
Storage: Bars will keep airtight at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 198kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 24mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

More Mint Chocolate Desserts: 

Mint Magic Bars – These bars are a mint twist on the classic Seven Layer Bars many grew up with! Made with Ghirardelli Mint Chocolates, Andes Mints, and Mint Oreos on a chocolate chip cookie base.

Andes Mint Chip Soft Fudgy Chocolate Cookies — These quadruple chocolate Andes mint cookies are big, bakery-style cookies that are rich, not overly sweet, and loaded with chocolate and mint chips.

Creme de Menthe Bars — These bars are what the Christmas season means to me and conjure up wonderful childhood memories. They’re almost no-bake, and although they’re a three-layer bar, they’re easy.

Peppermint Patty Cookies — Very chocolaty, ultra FUDGY, and loaded with chocolate chips and peppermint patties!! If you love mint + chocolate, you’ll adore these easy, soft, and decadent chocolate bombs!!

Andes Mint Brownies — The brownies have a box of 28 Andes diced and stirred into the batter, and another box of 28 mints that are diced on top. If you like mint, you’re going love these.

About the Author

Welcome to AverieCooks! Here you’ll find fast and easy recipes that taste amazing and are geared for real life. Nothing fussy or complicated, just awesome tasting dishes everyone loves!

Get the latest recipes via email!

Leave a Comment

Please note: I have only made the recipe as written, and cannot give advice or predict what will happen if you change something. If you have a question regarding changing, altering, or making substitutions to the recipe, please check out the FAQ page for more info.

Recipe Rating




Comments

  1. One tip that gets me through the Christmas holiday is to get gifts months in advance whenever the opportunity arises.

  2. my grandma (my real mom in this crazy world) told me when i was 6 that for holidays to work you had to remember what it was about.. yes it can be stressing and it can be overwhelming but if you find your pace. if you time the things you need to do and if you spread the holiday preparations among the family not only is it faster.. but it’s better for your family :)

  3. My holiday tip is if you are an introvert, to plan for alone time in your schedule or one on one time with close friends/family members, so you don’t get burned out and end up hating the holidays.

  4. Planning way in advance always helps me. Doing as much prep as possible during the days leading up to an event definitely takes a lot of stress off.

  5. This is kind of scroogey. But I don’t decorate or host anything at my house. I go somewhere else for parties and celebrating. Then my home is normal, peaceful, quiet, healthy food. Just what I need!

  6. My best holiday tip is this: Don’t feel obligated to do anything that makes you uncomfortable. If you really hate going to your friend’s house on Christmas Eve, you don’t have to go. It’s okay to say no.

  7. ask for help! no one has to do everything all by themselves. i finally asked for help with Thanksgiving dinner and everyone was happy to help. I cooked the turkey and stuffing and everyone else brought the rest! It was easy for everyone and super yummy!

  8. I’ve found that shopping at off peak times helps me to be able to enjoy shopping for the holidays whether it’s at the mall or at the food store. 8pm-10pm, Monday thru Thursday, best times to shop! Also, bring a friend, another persons opinion is always helpful.

  9. Someone once told me to plan ahead and prep beforehand in order to reduce stress over the holidays. I love it! I think it really works to have a plan