Description
Chocolatey Andes Mint Brownies deliver rich, fudgy decadence with cool mint chocolate layers. Silky ganache and crisp mint pieces create an irresistible dessert experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Andes Mint Brownies
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Flavoring and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Mint Layer Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups Andes Mint candies, chopped (or Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Chips)
- Optional: extra Andes mints for topping
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light grease coating or parchment paper lining.
- In a medium saucepan, gently melt butter over medium heat until fully liquefied, then remove from warmth.
- Vigorously whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the melted butter until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder directly into the wet ingredients, stirring with minimal agitation to create a uniform batter.
- Transfer the brownie mixture into the prepared pan, carefully smoothing the surface to ensure even distribution.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with slight, moist crumbs.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, generously sprinkle chopped Andes mints across the hot brownie surface.
- Allow the residual heat to naturally melt the mint pieces for 2-3 minutes, then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate into a consistent layer.
- Let the brownies cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to facilitate clean, precise cutting.
- For an extra touch of indulgence, garnish with additional chopped Andes mints just before serving to enhance visual appeal and texture.
Notes
- Prevent Dry Brownies by carefully monitoring baking time and avoiding overmixing the batter, which can lead to tough, dense texture.
- Enhance Mint Flavor by gently folding finely chopped Andes mints directly into the brownie batter before baking for an intensified chocolate-mint experience.
- Create Gluten-Free Version by substituting all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the same rich, fudgy consistency.
- Control Mint Melting by allowing Andes mints to soften naturally on warm brownies, then using an offset spatula to create a smooth, even chocolate layer that adds a professional touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg