Oreo-Stuffed Chocolate Mint Brownies
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! A few weeks early, but who’s counting? I couldn’t resist sharing these. Now. These brownies are the best thing to come out of my kitchen thus far in 2012. I know we’re only two months into the year, but I assure you, these take the cake take the brownie. I cannot convey to you how good these are. The mint brownies themselves are so rich, and the mint Oreos crumbled in the batter add a crunchy minty surprise.
The green minty marshmallow mixture that is swirled throughout the brownie batter add a sweet soft surprise. (I’m all about contrasting flavors and textures). The top layer of green minty marshmallow mixture, with melted white chocolate chips, vanilla buttercream frosting, and more crumbled Oreos… Heaven-sent. Or Saint Patrick sent.
PMS? Bad day? Child not cooperating? Husband not cooperating? Your dog ate your homework? Your favorite lip gloss has been discontinued? You typically don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? You just got a parking ticket? Your boss is mean? Your best friend forgot your birthday? Your husband forgot your birthday? Not a problem. Have one of these. Mint Oreos, chocolate, and green food will cure whatever ails you. And by green food, I do mean one of these and not a kale salad. Both Saint Patrick and I urge you to make these.
What’s in the Oreo-Stuffed Mint Brownies?
To make the triple layer chocolate mint brownies, you’ll need:
Marshmallow fluff Mint extract Green food coloring Baking chocolate Unsalted butter Granulated sugar Eggs Vanilla extract Brewed coffee (optional) Cool Mint Oreos Powdered sugar White chocolate chips
How to Make Oreo-Stuffed Mint Brownies
Let’s talk about what’s going on in these minty Oreo fudge brownies. First there is an incredibly dense, rich, and fudgy brownie base layer. I adapted my own Fudgy Nutella Brownies, which is my favorite brownie recipe of all time, and I’ve sampled one or two brownies over the years. It’s the best-tasting (and easiest) brownie-from-scratch recipe I’ve ever tried because the resulting brownies are incredibly fudgy, dense, and not at all cakey or dry. To the brownie batter for the base layer, I added a dozen crumbled Cool Mint Oreo Cookies (Layer 1).
I also made a green minty marshmallow mixture, comprised of Marshallow Fluff, peppermint extract, and green food coloring, and I swirled half of it through the brownie batter along with the crumbled Oreos. To say this green mixture is “pretty good” is an understatement: white chocolate chips + buttercream frosting + Marshmallow Fluff + peppermint extract = Dive In and Don’t Come Up For Air. I would like to have this stuff on hand for mental health days because a spoonful of it is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Rich, sweet, decadent, minty, yet still fluffy.
While the brownies were baking I made the next layer (Layer 2): melted white chocolate chips and I made a batch of buttercream frosting. Then, I combined the white chocolate chips + buttercream frosting + the remaining half of the green minty marshmallow mixture After spreading the Green Goddess over the cooled brownies and because there wasn’t enough going on already, I crumbled a dozen and a half more Cool Mint Oreos over the top (Layer 3).
Can the Brownies Be Prepared in Advance?
Yes! The brownies will keep well for a couple days, but if you plan to serve them to guests I think making them 24 hours in advance is perfect. Cover them tightly in the fridge so the brownie base doesn’t dry out, and you’re all set.
How to Store Oreo-Stuffed Mint Brownies
I prefer these bars chilled and I store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Tips for the Best Chocolate Mint Brownies
This recipe below looks long because I gave instructions for how to make both brownies and frosting from scratch. Use a boxed brownie mix and a can of frosting if that’s what it takes for you to make these. Yes, there are a few stages and steps but it’s all worth it, I promise. Really you’re just making brownies, making a green minty marshmallow mixture, and crumbling Oreos everywhere. Not hard at all and no electric mixer is necessary. One last note: do NOT add more mint extract than the recipe calls for, otherwise your brownies will go from being mint brownies to mouthwash brownies. Yuck, no thanks!
More Mint Chocolate Desserts:
Mint Chocolate Oreo Bars — These three-layered Oreo bars are easy to make and are almost no-bake! The bars are full of mint flavor, a perfect complement for the chocolate fudge and the chocolate-filled Oreo cookie crust. Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes!
Andes Mint Brownies — Super fudgy brownies loaded with Andes! Chocolate + mint is the best! So quick and easy to make. Meet your new favorite brownies!
Loaded Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars — These bars are a mint twist on the classic Seven Layer Bars many grew up with! Made with Ghirardelli Mint Chocolates, Andes Mints, and Mint Oreos on a chocolate chip cookie base.
The Best Chocolate Peppermint Cake — Easy, one-bowl, no mixer cake! Decadently chocolaty, perfectly pepperminty! Your new favorite cake!!
Andes Mint Chip Soft Fudgy Chocolate Cookies — Big, thick, fudgy chocolate cookies with a hint of mint and loads of chocolate in every bite!
Fudgy Mint Chocolate Brookies {brownie + cookie} — Part fudgy brownies; part soft & chewy chocolate cookies. Minty, rich & loaded with Oreos!
Creme de Menthe Bars – The classic bar everyone loves!
