Mint Chocolate Chip Swirl Brownies

Mint Chocolate Chip Swirl Brownies

One of my absolute sweet flavor combinations is mint and chocolate. It’s one of my favorite flavors of ice cream. And I love me some Andes mint chocolates. So, I asked myself, what about in a brownie? Not juts a mint-flavored brownie but a swirl brownie! I want to see the green! You know that old saying…we eat with our eyes first.

Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day

So basically I took my favorite cheesecake swirl brownie recipe and added some mint flavoring, green food coloring and mini chocolate chips. And it turned out perfect! I kept it as easy as possible by using my favorite boxed brownie mix (I like Duncan Hines.) Note: you want to make sure to get the family size mix for a 9 x 13 baking dish. In addition, I am using MINT extract (not peppermint.) Mint extract is a combination of peppermint and spearmint flavors.

Ingredients:
For the brownies:
1 (20 oz.) box fudge brownie mix (family size for 9 x 13 baking dish)
2 eggs
1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
1⁄4 cup water

For the mint cheesecake swirl:
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon mint extract (not peppermint)
4-5 drops green food coloring (it should be super green)
2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of an 9×13 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. Scoop out 1⁄3 cup of the batter and set aside. Pour the rest of the batter into prepared pan.

Make the cheesecake swirl: With a hand-held mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 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. Then dollop with the reserved 1⁄3 cup of the 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.Enjoy!

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Mint Chocolate Swirl Brownies

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

55 mins

 

Mint Chocolate Chip Swirl Brownies are easy to make and taste like Thin Mint cookies. The bright green swirl makes it a perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies

Servings: 12

Calories: 160 kcal

Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

• 1 20 oz box fudge brownie mix family size for 9 x 13 baking dish
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 teaspoon mint extract not peppermint
• 4-5 drops green food coloring it should be super green
• 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 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.

2. Make the brownies first:
3. In a large bowl, mix together brownie mix, eggs, oil and water until smooth. Scoop out 1⁄3 cup of the batter and set aside. Pour the rest of the batter into prepared pan.
4. Make the cheesecake swirl:
5. With a hand-held mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 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. 
6. Dollop large spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the prepared brownie batter. Then dollop with the reserved 1⁄3 cup of the brownie batter. Glide a knife through the layers, creating a swirl pattern (taking care not to over-swirl.)
7. Sprinkle a few more mini chocolate chips on top.
8. Bake brownies for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out almost clean. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Mint Chocolate Swirl Brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 45mg 15%

Sodium 19mg 1%

Potassium 10mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 1.7%

Calcium 1.8%

Iron 1.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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