🍫 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 9Ă—13-inch baking dish.Â
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.
Shop early! Some years I start buying stocking stuffers and small gifts very early on because it saves time during the holidays AND keeps you from spending tons of money all at once.
I do a lot of online shopping. We have two adult children, a DIL, and 3 grandchildren. I ask what they need or want, make a list, and then start shopping. I the returning things so if I find anything I think might interest the little ones, I check with their parents before buying. Also I try to stick with stores that have free shopping or that can be returned at local branches.
Two words: online shopping! :)
Right after Christmas last year, my husband and I started to pick up gifts for our son for this year’s Christmas. Finding toys when they were on clearance at random times through the year has really helped keep our holiday spending in check. So, while it may be too late for gifts this year for your readers, it will be really easy to start for next year!
Don’t stray away from your list! You may see something small and instantly think it is a perfect gift for someone but little items sure do add up. A plethora of random gifts will surely be a major hit to your bank account. Instead, stick with what you initially planned to purchase. You’ll feel much better after Christmas with more money in your pocket!
Making some of the side dishes (cranberries, poppyseed dressing, mashed potatoes, etc.) ahead of time!
I try to do as much as I can ahead of time.
We get little presents all year & start getting the bigger ones towards October. & making Peanut Butter Fudge for the other family members.
I always like shopping throughout the year for gifts during sales. I also stock up on baking supplies early on, so I’m never in the middle of making a food gift and find out I’m out of something!
I love getting Pumpkin Pie in a can.
just try not to “do it all” :) I get in a frazzled mess trying to accomplish so many tasks. stop and cherish the moments, especially with the kids and family.
Wonderful recipes! Thanks! Holiday tips: Set limits on gifts and yourself. You’re not superwoman and don’t try. You’ll only burn out faster. Merry Christmas!
I like to freeze cookie dough ahead of time. I can then bake it when I have time.
Do what you can ahead of time, and make sure you visit with family and friends. People are the priorities in our lives, and we can’t forget that. :)
My favorite tip is to slow down, take a deep breath, and remember what Christmas is truly about. :)
My tip for holiday baking is to plan, plan, plan and make what you can ahead of time. I make dozens of cookies and sweets. I spend the week before preparing the sugar cookie dough or icebox cookies and save them in the fridge or freezer until I’m ready to bake them. Then it doesn’t feel like a mad dash to get all the baking done and it is more enjoyable!