Andes Mint Brownies

Rich fudgy Andes Mint brownies have tasty bits of chocolate mint in every bite. Topped with a rich chocolate ganache frosting and more mint pieces, these decadent brownies make the perfect gooey treat.

 

Why We Love Andes Mint Brownies

• Rich, Fudgy And Minty! – Chocolate mint fans will love the flavor of these brownies! They are rich, fudgy and packed with chocolate mint flavor. Plus you will love the thick and creamy ganache on top!
• Fun For The Holidays – I tend to think of chocolate mint the most at Christmas, and these make a great treat! They are also great cut into mini pieces and added to any holiday cookie tray. It can be fun to pair them with peppermint bark brownies or candy cane cookies. These brownies also work great as dessert recipes for St. Patrick’s Day with the festive green bits.

Andes Mints are a little different than the typical mint candy. Andes mints have a creme de menthe chocolate, which is creamy and a bit vanill-y along with having a lot of mint flavor. I always felt a little fancy as a kid when a resturant had Andes Mints at the end of the meal, and I notice my kid acts the same way at Olive Garden. She loved these rich Andes Mint brownies for a treat, it’s the perfect combination!

Ingredients For Andes Mint Brownies

For The Brownie Batter

• all purpose flour
• unsweetened cocoa powder – this is the kind found in the baking section, not with the hot chocolate as that comes presweetened.
• salt
• butter unsalted melted
• brown sugar
• white sugar – also known as granulated sugar
• eggs
• vanilla extract
• Andes Mint Baking Chips divided, you can usually find these chips around the holidays, both in regular mint and in a peppermint version, but you don’t always see them all year in every store. You can use chopped Andes Mint candies, just chop them roughly with a sharp knife and a cutting board after unwrapping them.

For the Ganache And Toppings

• heavy cream
• semi sweet chocolate chips

How To Make Andes Mint Brownies

Making And Baking The Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 8 x 8 pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. I usually recommend parchment paper but with the ganache frosting, foil is a little easier.
2. In a medium bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. In a large bowl add melted butter, white sugar and brown sugar and mix until combined. Crack the eggs a small bowl then beat with a fork. Add the eggs and vanilla into the sugar mixture and mix with a whisk until well combined.

4. Add flour mixture to the sugar mixture. Stir with a whisk until the batter is just combined.
5. Fold in ¾ cup Andes Mints pieces into the brownie batter with a silicone spatula.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared 8 x 8 pan. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Andes Mints on top of brownie batter.
7. Bake the fudgy brownies in the oven for 25-28 minutes, until a toothpick comes out sticky but not wet when poked in the center.

Making The Chocolate Topping

1. Once the brownies are out of the oven, place the chocolate chips in a small bowl.
2. Place the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat (see notes in the recipe card). Warm until the cream just until it starts to bubble around the edges, then pour over semi-sweet chocolate chips. Cover with a piece of aluminum foil for 5 minutes, then mix with a whisk into a smooth chocolate ganache.

3. Pour the layer of chocolate ganache over brownies. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Andes Mints on top of the brownies. Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour to set the ganache.
4. Allow them to cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour to set the ganache, or overnight. Then slice this good fudgy brownie and enjoy the rich brownie layers!

Variation Ideas For Chocolate Mint Brownies

Swap Out Andes’ Mint Peppermint Crunch – You can use the Andes Mint peppermint baking pieces or chop up the rectangular chocolates and you’ll still have the perfect mix of mint and chocolate.

Add Holiday Sprinkles – Make these brownies even more festive by adding colorful holiday sprinkles.

Slice In Bite Size Pieces – While the recipe makes 9 full size brownies, try cutting these brownies into 12 mini sized bites. I find the smaller size is perfect for a treat tray or for gifting holiday treats as these brownies are really rich and fudgy.

Swap Mint Chocolate Chips – I don’t recommend adding chocolate chips alongside the mint chips because I’ve found it can make the brownies too rich, they already have plenty of chocolate. You can swap in mint chocolate chips for some or all of the Andes mint pieces. If you swap all of the Andes Mint pieces it will taste more like regular mint chocolate and less like Andes mint specifically, but they will be delicious.

Try Mint Oreo Brownie Pieces – Another great variation is chopping up pieces of mint Oreo brownie in place of the Andes mint pieces. You can also use another mint cookie.

How Long Will These Mint Chocolate Brownies Last?

Expect these Andes brownies will last for about 4-5 days if stored in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator. While these brownies are fine to sit out on a party tray for a while, you will need to refrigerate them due to the cream in the ganache frosting.