Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies are so easy and taste like Thin Mints! The bright green swirl makes it a perfect treat for holidays.
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIES
One of my absolute sweet flavor combinations is mint and chocolate. It's one of my favorite flavors of ice cream! This takes that flavor and mixes it up into a delicious and moist brownie! The bright green swirl throughout the brownie makes it fun and totally eye-catching!
TIPS FOR MAKING MINT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
- I kept it as easy as possible by using my favorite boxed brownie mix. Just make sure to purchase the 'family size' mix that is made for a 9 X 13-inch baking dish
- In addition, I am using mint extract (not peppermint.) Mint extract is a combination of peppermint and spearmint flavors.
- I like the cream cheese swirl to be a very bright green. To achieve this, you'll need to use quite a bit of liquid food coloring or a more saturated food coloring paste (I prefer Kelly Green)
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
For the brownies:
fudge brownie mix
eggs
vegetable oil
water
For the mint cheesecake swirl:
cream cheese
sugar
egg yolk
mint extract (not peppermint)
green food coloring
mini chocolate chips
HOW TO MAKE MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIES:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of an 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Make the brownies first: In a large bowl, mix together brownie mix, eggs, oil and water until smooth. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
Make the cheesecake swirl: With a hand-held mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, egg yolk, mint extract, and drops of food coloring in a medium bowl until completely smooth - about 1 minute. Stir in the mini chocolate chips by hand. 
Dollop large spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the prepared brownie batter. 
Glide a knife through the layers, creating a swirl pattern (taking care not to over-swirl.) Sprinkle a few more mini chocolate chips on top.
Bake brownies for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out almost clean.
Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.
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Ingredients
FOR THE BROWNIES:
- 1 (20 oz) box fudge brownie mix (family size for 9 x 13 baking dish)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE SWIRL:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract (not peppermint)
- 4-5 drops green food coloring (it should be super green)
- ⅔ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of an 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
BROWNIES:
- In a large bowl, mix together brownie mix, eggs, oil and water until smooth. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
CHEESECAKE SWIRL:
- With a hand-held mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, egg yolk, mint extract, and drops of food coloring in a medium bowl until completely smooth - about 1 minute. Stir in the mini chocolate chips by hand.
- Dollop large spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the prepared brownie batter. Glide a knife through the layers, creating a swirl pattern (taking care not to over-swirl.)
- Sprinkle a few more mini chocolate chips on top.
- Bake brownies for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out almost clean. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.
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Notes
- I kept it as easy as possible by using my favorite boxed brownie mix. Just make sure to purchase the 'family size' mix that is made for a 9 x 13-inch baking dish
- In addition, I am using mint extract (not peppermint.) Mint extract is a combination of peppermint and spearmint flavors.
- I like the cream cheese swirl to be a very bright green. To achieve this, you'll need to use quite a bit of liquid food coloring or a more saturated food coloring paste (I prefer Kelly Green)
Nutrition
Originally published: February 2017
Updated & republished: March 2021
Betsy
I use the dark chocolate brownie mix for these in keeping with the Andes mint concept. (I use milk chocolate brownie mix for peanut butter swirl brownies.)
Rhodelyn Barnizo
Wow! That's different! Mint added to chocolates. I think it is so delicious. Can't wait to try that recipe! But anyway thanks for this new recipe.
Rachel @ cherryandspice.com
Love the coloring of these brownies. Cream cheese brownies are the best, aren't they?. Love the addition of mint!
Shell
Why not peppermint extract? Thanks!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Because it is a completely different taste 🙂
Mary // Chattavore
I❤️everything mint chocolate! A mint chocolate cheesecake brownie looks pretty much perfect. I want one of these right now!