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Holiday Mint Brownies

November 6, 2021 by Molly
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Holiday mint brownies, also called peppermint patty brownies, are a decadent dessert with a dense chewy brownie, a creamy peppermint frosting in the middle, and then topped with a layer of glazed chocolate.

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They are the perfect treat and will add a pop of color to your Christmas dessert table. You definitely want to add this delicious confection to your holiday baking list!

plate of holiday mint brownies

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HOW I FOUND THE BROWNIE RECIPE

Many years ago, my dad wanted to have a work holiday party that only served desserts. He and my stepmom asked me to make the desserts and even offered to buy me a KitchenAid mixer to make it easier. I was all in because I had been wanting a KitchenAid mixer so badly. I still have the same mixer today, because they last for such a long time.

When planning for the dessert holiday party, I asked several of my friends to share their favorite recipes with me. One of my dear friends shared the holiday mint brownie recipe with me, which is also referred to, by some, as peppermint patty brownies.

Throughout the years, I have made a few small changes to the recipe, and it continues to be one of my favorite holiday desserts.

plate of peppermint patty brownies

WHAT IS IN THE HOLIDAY MINT BROWNIES

The bottom layer is a dense chewy brownie that incorporates cocoa, butter, flour, sugar, eggs, and mint extract.

The next layer, which happens to be my favorite layer, is peppermint icing. This icing layer is very similar to a buttercream frosting because it uses butter and powdered sugar. It also uses mint extract and green food coloring, which gives these brownies a beautiful pop of color.

The last layer is a chocolate glaze that is made with melted chocolate chips and butter.

ingredients

Each layer of the holiday mint brownies is what creates this decadent dessert that will disappear in a hurry.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE HOLIDAY MINT BROWNIES

The bottom layer of the holiday mint brownies cooks very quickly and you do not want to over-bake them. I have over-baked them on various occasions, and it makes the edges really hard and crunchy. When I do over-bake them, I end up cutting the edges of the brownies off so they aren’t too hard to eat.

bottom layer

Also, cooling the bottom layer completely is really important, so the peppermint frosting doesn’t melt. Once the brownies are frosted, chilling the brownies is also very important, or the chocolate glaze won’t set up correctly.

layer 2 frosting for peppermint patty brownies

The holiday mint brownies are chilled in the refrigerator to set the chocolate glaze, and then they are stored in the refrigerator. The last tip I want to share is bring them to room temperature before you cut them. If you don’t some of the chocolate will crack on top. This has happened to me, but no one seems to mind because they still taste delicious.

layer 3 chocolate glaze

MAKING THE HOLIDAY MINT BROWNIES YEAR AFTER YEAR

The holiday mint brownies are one of my favorite things to bake for the holidays. Many of my holiday baking recipes use red cherries, red food coloring, or red sprinkles. I feel like these brownies bring a pop of color to a platter of Christmas goodies because the middle layer is a beautiful vibrant green color.

If you’re making a holiday platter, check out my Easy No-Bake Date Balls Recipe.

holiday mint brownies

Hopefully, you will add these to your holiday baking this year!

xoxo,
Molly

peppermint patty brownies

Holiday Mint Brownies

Holiday mint brownies, also called Peppermint Patty Brownies, are a decadent dessert with a dense chewy brownie, a creamy peppermint frosting, and then topped with glazed chocolate.
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Ingredients
  

Brownie

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

Peppermint Frosting

  • 6 tbsp butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 3 tbsp water
  • green food coloring

Chocolate Glaze

  • 12 oz chocolate chips
  • 4 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.

Brownies

  • Beat together softened butter and sugar until creamy.
  • Add cocoa and melter butter, and beat until blended.
  • Add eggs, flour, salt, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth.
  • Spread batter into baking dish.
  • Bake for 35-38 minutes. Do NOT overcook or edges will be hard.*
  • Let cool completely.

Peppermint Frosting

  • Beat powdered sugar and softened butter until creamy.
  • Add water one tablespoon at a time, beating after each addition until desired consistency.
  • Add food coloring a couple of drops at a time, beating after each addition until desired color is achieved.
  • Spread on top of cooled brownies.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Chocolate Glaze

  • Put chocolate chips and butter in microwave safe bowl.
  • Melt in microwave 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each segment util chocolate is melted and shiny.
  • Do not over-melt, or chocolate will dry out and lose its shine and will not spread onto frosting.
  • Cool slightly, then spread onto peppermint frosting.
  • Refrigerate until chocolate is set.

Finishing Touches

  • Once your brownie layers are finished, set them on the counter until they are room temperature.*
  • Slice into squares and serve.
  • *If you cut the brownies while they are still cold, the chocolate glaze will crack.
  • *If you over bake the brownies, they edges will become hard. If this happens, just cut the edges off the brownies–you will still have plenty to serve your guests.
peppermint patty brownies
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  1. Caroline

    November 12, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    These look amazing!! Pinning for my holiday baking, thank you!

    Reply
  2. Maureen

    November 12, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    I was looking for a way to use peppermint extract, so this fits the bill! Plus, these look so festive with the green layer in the middle.

    Reply
    • April

      December 11, 2021 at 7:47 pm

      These look amazing, and I love the pop of color! I will be trying these this holiday!

      Reply
  3. Julie

    November 14, 2021 at 9:35 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe looks delicious! I never knew how easy it was to make brownies from scratch until I made a similar recipe for my daughter’s birthday. All this time I’ve been buying brownie mixes! Instead of the mint buttercream, I melt Andes mints on top of the warm brownies. I’m going to make them your way next time, as my daughter prefers frosting. Great recipe!

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    • Living in Normal

      November 16, 2021 at 3:12 am

      Oh my gosh…Andes mints melted on top sound amazing!! I wonder if it would be too much to use the frosting and spread melted Andes mints instead of chocolate chips!!

      Reply
  4. Stacy

    November 18, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    5 stars
    These are absolutely amazing! The mint and chocolate together are heavenly. Definitely will be making these again for my family.

    Reply
  5. Sabrina

    December 10, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    You won! This is going to be this year’s holiday dessert. I was looking for something new to bake. I am by far not much of a baker but I believe I can whip this one up in no time. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Michelle

    December 10, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    So delicious looking and I love the festive color! These are bright and fun and I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  7. Alison

    December 10, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    These sound amazing! Mint and chocolate are 2 of my favorite things paired together.

    Reply
  8. Michelle

    December 13, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    My favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip so I am definitely going to try your brownie recipe! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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