Andes Mint Brownies
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4.2
Andes Mint Brownies
Description
The Andes Mint Brownies start by mixing cocoa and flour with salt, then incorporating melted butter and sugar with eggs and vanilla to form a smooth batter. Chopped Andes mints are folded in, distributing mint chocolate pieces throughout the batter, which adds distinctive flavor and texture contrasts once baked.
These brownies bake until set in the middle without overbaking, which helps maintain a moist and fudgy center. Using foil in the baking pan simplifies cleanup and removal. The mint chocolates soften during baking, creating a layered taste that complements the dense chocolate base.
Once cooled completely, the brownies can be cut into squares and served as a mint-enhanced chocolate treat ideal for snacks or dessert. The recipe's method preserves the characteristic brownie chewiness with an added refreshing mint touch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter salted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 package Andes mints 24-28 mints
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9X13-inch pan with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
- Unwrap all the mints and coarsely chop. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from the heat and add the sugar, stirring well to combine. Whisk in the vanilla and then the eggs. Blend well.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Gently stir in the chopped Andes mints.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 32-35 minutes, until the brownies are set in the middle but not overbaked. Let cool completely, slice into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Brownies (9X13-inch pan)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Brownie | |
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.2
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