🍫 Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies are an easy, no-mixer recipe packed with mint Oreos! Mint and chocolate are always a winning combo in my book, and these brownies are rich, fudgy, and ready to eat in just an hour!
Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate and mint are a match made in holiday baking heaven, especially when served in brownie form! 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Love brownies?
Try my boyfriend brownies, Oreo cream cheese brownies, fudgy sea salt brownies, or turtle brownies next!
Ingredients and Notes
To make these loaded mint Oreo brownies, you’ll need:
- Unsalted butter
- Egg
- Light brown sugar
- Brewed coffee – The coffee doesn’t make the brownies 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
- Vanilla extract
- Peppermint extract – Do NOT substitute peppermint oil. Peppermint oil is even stronger than the extract, and the two are not interchangeable
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- All-purpose flour
- Mint Oreos – You can use any flavor of Oreo you like best, but keep in mind that the mint chocolate flavor won’t be as strong
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Loaded Mint Chocolate Brownies
- Melt the butter in the microwave. You could also melt it ina pan over medium heat. Wait a second, and stir in the wet ingredients. This prevents the egg from scrambling!
- Whisk the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients, and gently 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 way I got layers of mint chocolate goodness infused in the fudgy brownie base.
- Transfer the brownie batter to a greased baking pan, spreading it out evenly, and place Oreos on top. I press them down very gently, just so the batter touches them and they don’t fall off.
- Bake until the batter is set, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan. Then, slice, serve, and enjoy!
Can I add a topping?
There’s already a lot going on. So, I don’t feel a need to, but you can, if you’d like. Try topping your fudgy brownies with mint frosting, chocolate ganache, or your favorite icing.
Double the recipe!
For a larger batch, simply double the ingredients list and bake the brownies in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Fudgy Mint Chocolate Brookies
Equipment
- 1 Large, Microwave-Safe Bowl
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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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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.
One tip that gets me through the Christmas holiday is to get gifts months in advance whenever the opportunity arises.
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 :)
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/TinaD819/status/406892023430397953
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.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/SweetieCM/status/406879243004436480
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.
I get gifts from one place for as many ppl as possible at work
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!
I tweeted about this excellent giveaway:
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.
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!
My tip is- alcohol! Makes it all more festive. ;-)
Keep it simple! The simplest things, well done can be the most successful.
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.
Ah I LOVE mint Oreos!!! I cannot buy them or else I will eat the whole box in one day- these look delicious!
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