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Jump to recipeIt wouldn’t be Christmas around my house without these fudgy, mint brownies. They’re a rich treat that is perfect for special occasions.
My kids have not known a Christmas without these brownies. And I’ve never made them!
I’m fortunate to have a group of ladies that I get together with every year to bake, dip, and decorate our way to a tasty Christmas season. We call it “Cookie Baking Day” and my family is happy to do whatever is required to accommodate it.
My sister, Amy, makes these mint brownies every year, and it just wouldn’t be Christmas without them.
Before you even read the recipe, let me tell you: this is a once a year treat. Why do I say that? Oh, maybe the fact that each of the three layers includes an entire stick of butter. Granted, they’re made in a large pan…that’s still a lot of butter!
The bottom is a moist brownie, then there’s a layer of creamy minty goodness, and all of that it topped with rich, chocolate icing.
This might sound weird, but I like mine chilled. That’s probably because we keep our containers of Christmas cookies in the garage on a shelf. Give it a try…see which way you like them best!
Related: Host a Christmas Cookie Baking Day
What are your Christmas cookie must-haves?
Here’s the recipe:
Triple Layer Mint Brownies
Ingredients
- For brownie layer:
- 1 16 oz. can Hershey's syrup
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- For Mint layer:
- 1 stick butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Tbsp. milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract OR 3 drops peppermint essential oil
- Green food coloring
- For Frosting:
- 1 12 oz. bag chocolate chips
- 1 stick butter
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet/jellyroll pan (15 x 10 x 1) with foil and spray foil with cooking spray. (Or grease and flour pan)
- Make brownies:
- Cream butter and sugar
- Add eggs, one at a time
- Add Hershey's syrup
- Mix in flour
- Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 for 25 minutes:
- Remove and let cool completely
- Make mint layer:
- Cream butter
- Gradually add powdered sugar
- Add milk a tablespoon at a time until you reach a spreadable consistency
- Add extract (or essential oil) and food coloring
- Spread on cooled brownies
- Make Frosting:
- In a medium saucepan (or microwave) melt chocolate chips with butter
- Stir until smooth
- Spread on top of mint layer
- Let cool until set
Oh my goodness. It was hard enough trying not to put on extra pounds during the holidays. This one is definitely a keeper.
One of the reasons we keep all of our Christmas cookies out in the garage is the “out of sight out of mind” philosophy. Not totally effective, but it does make things last at least a little longer, and reduces the cookie binges. 🙂
You must have known that chocolate and mint are my all-time favorite combo! Oh, WOW, they look amazing – it’s good you don’t live next door, because I would have to break into your garage for brownies! (And, you know I’m kidding, right?! LOL) Seriously. Yum. Thanks for the recipe! (I may have to experiment to make it sugar free – or less sugar… But keep the butter! Of course!)
Haha! We got locked out of our house last spring and had to break in the garage…I can tell you it’s not easy! 🙂 If you do come up with a less sugar option, I’d love to hear how it turns out!
Pinned! Anything that combines mint and chocolate is always yummy but two layers of chocolate?! YUM
Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
My husband and kids are big fans of anything mint! will have to make these for them, thanks for sharing!!
I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
I like them cold as well! Just delicious 🙂 Merry Christmas!
🙂 There’s just something about it! 🙂
My teeth hurt just reading the recipe!
LOL! 🙂 We eat lots of fruits and vegetables, too. 🙂
Oh my oh my!
The first picture drew me in like a moth to a flame, and then the pictures just got better and better!
What a lovely tradition, what a lovely treat, although I suspect I’d be struggling with your once a year rule 😉
Enjoy!
Gordon
Thanks for stopping by, Gordon. They certainly are yummy!
Will be trying these out over the holidays, look delicious!
Yay! I hope you like them as much as we do!
These look soo tasty, I cannot wait to try the recipe. My husband loves chocolate so can’t wait for him to try them too.