Loaded “Minter” Brownies
December 14, 2024
Ready to turn your kitchen into a Brownie Minter Wonderland? These Loaded “Minter” Brownies are the ultimate mashup of mint, winter, and all things cozy and delicious. Whether you’re all about holiday baking or just love the unbeatable combo of mint and chocolate, this recipe is for you. The best part? A trusty box mix gets a minter upgrade with Mint Oreos, Andes Peppermint Crunch, and Andes Cookie Crunch Mints (think Olive Garden mints with a cookie twist). Add chocolate frosting and a sprinkle of Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark, and you’re good to go! Better put one to the side because these brownies will disappear faster than snow in Florida!
Loaded “Minter” Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box of brownie mix + the ingredients listed on the box
- 5–6 Mint Oreos, chopped
- 1/2 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips
- 1/3 cup Andes Cookie Crunch Mints
- Chocolate frosting and Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark mix, if desired
- 1 stick of salted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a 9″ square dish with parchment paper and spray with baking spray.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package. Fold in the Oreos, peppermint crunch, and peppermint cookie mints.
- Spread the brownie batter into the prepared dish and bake as directed on the box.
- Let the brownies cool completely and then top them with chocolate frosting: either homemade or store-bought. Sprinkle the peppermint bark mix and then cut into bars and serve.
- If you’re making the frosting, beat the butter until smooth. Add in half of the sugar and mix. Add in the rest of the sugar, cream, vanilla, and cocoa powder. Mix until completely smooth.
Get ready to dive into minty perfection with these Loaded “Minter” Brownies! The word minter is a bit new for me, but it’s a mashup of Mint and Winter. I love both, so I am on board. These brownies are fantastic during the holiday season, but mint and chocolate is great year-round, so there’s no expiration date on this recipe. Start with a box mix (because who doesn’t love a good shortcut?) and minter it up with chopped Mint Oreos, Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips, and Andes Cookie Crunch Mints. They’re like the Olive Garden mints only with a cookie crunch. Trust me, the combination of mint candies sets these brownies over the edge. They have a fun little crunch because of the Oreos, which is by far my favorite part.
Once they’re baked and cooled, it’s time for the grand finale: frosting and toppings. I could totally eat them as-is, but my dad will not touch a brownie without frosting. So if you’re with him, you can go for a store-bought chocolate frosting, or whip up a homemade version with butter, cocoa powder, and a splash of heavy cream. Once you’ve smoothed the chocolate frosting over your brownies, sprinkle on Ghirardelli’s Peppermint Bark Mix for yet another layer of minter greatness. It’s like turning into Brownie Minter Wonderland over here folks.
Cut these beauties into bars and watch them disappear faster than snow on a sunny day. (Hi Olaf.) Whether you’re making these for a holiday party, a movie night treat (we have Hallmark on all day), or just because (and honestly, do you need a reason?), these Loaded “Minter” Brownies are guaranteed to become a fast favorite.
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