Quick Junior Mint Brownies
Indulge in the perfect fusion of rich chocolate goodness and cool minty bliss with these Quick Junior Mint Brownies. Featuring a fudgy brownie base studded with delightful bursts of Junior Mints candies, this easy-to-make recipe transforms classic brownies into a decadent treat with a refreshing twist. Ready in just 40 minutes, these brownies combine pantry staples like semi-sweet chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and brown sugar, with the added surprise of a gooey, melted mint center. Ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dessert, these mint chocolate brownies offer the ultimate balance of sweet and refreshing flavors. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them on their own for a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Junior Mints candies
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each round until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly until combined.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out evenly.
Scatter a layer of Junior Mints candies over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top, spreading it evenly to cover the mint candies.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 12 squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.0 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.6 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 1486 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 679.3 g | 247% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 540.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 962 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
