Hot fudge, mint cookies, and Andes mint chips make these Mint Brownie Bars a serious chocolate explosion in your mouth. These gooey bars are for chocolate lovers everywhere.
These gooey brownie bars need to happen in your kitchen ASAP.
I mean, look at the layer of hot fudge coming out of it. What is stopping you from making these?
The other day, I got an intense craving for mint and chocolate. I had most of the stuff in my cupboards to make these right away, so I just had to run to the store for the mint Oreos. Now, here's the kicker! I can't even eat these.
For the past week, my husband and I have been eating clean—only fruits, veggies, and protein. We have a goal of 24 days to meet, and so far, so good. That means that no matter how much I was craving mint and chocolate, it couldn't happen.
That didn't stop me from getting in the kitchen and making mint brownie magic, though. My husband had a deacon's meeting at the church, and I love to make fun desserts to send with him, so at least I got to have fun in the kitchen.
These gooey bars start with a brownie mix. Just one egg and a stick of butter make a great dough for the bottom of the bars. Then I spread hot fudge over the dough and sprinkled in some mint Oreos and Andes mint chips. Oh, and some chocolate chips because clearly there wasn't enough chocolate going on in these bars 😉
Like most gooey bars, I used sweetened condensed milk, but I wanted it to bake dark, so I added more hot fudge to that, too. Yes, this is chocolate overload, people!!! The smell when it came out of the oven was enough to drive this veggie-ridden girl crazy!!! Lucky for me, it has to cool completely before you can even cut into it. That saved me that night.
Now, the true test was cutting these into bars the next day and doing a photo shoot with that ooey-gooeyness staring back at me! It was so hard. True confession: I had two small bites when I finished, but I only chewed and then spit. I know; I am as shocked as you. Usually, the minute I get a taste for chocolate, I go nuts and can't stop.
Maybe this whole eating-right thing does work. Maybe after 24 days, I won't even want to have chocolate in my house. Hahahahahahahahahaha! Yeah, I don't think so either.
No matter what happens, these bars will be made again when I can devour one (or two). My son keeps telling me how good they are, and he also keeps telling me to just have one bite. Oh, he knows me too well. But for now, I am holding strong. I will win this challenge.
And then I will eat brownies!
Recipe
Mint Brownie Bars
Hot fudge, mint Oreos, and baking chips make these gooey brownies a chocolate delight for dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 - 18.3 ounce brownie mix (for a 9x13 pan)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup hot fudge, divided
- 1 ¼ cups mint Oreo cookie chunks
- 2 cups Andes mint chips, divided
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9x13 dish with nonstick baking spray.
- Combine the dry brownie mix, butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until it forms a soft dough.
- Press the dough evenly into the pan. Spray your hands with the nonstick spray to make it easier.
- Spread ½ cup hot fudge over the dough. Sprinkle with the mint Oreo chunks, 1 cup mint chips, and chocolate chips.
- Stir together the sweetened condensed milk and the extra ¼ cup hot fudge. Drizzle over everything in the pan, spreading it out gently to cover everything.
- Sprinkle with the extra 1 cup mint chips. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. *This must be cooled all the way before cutting into squares.
- Store in a covered container on the counter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 76mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 0gSugar: 31gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Jennifer
Is it too sweet with the condensed milk? What if I don't put it in? Should I use something else or would it be ok?
Jocelyn Brubaker
It is a very sweet, but divine dessert. The sweetened condensed milk is what makes it a gooey bar. I honestly wouldn't leave it out if I were you. You could do half the fudge and sweetened condensed milk if you really want too...I would bake it a little less if that is what you choose to do.
Trish - Mom On Timeout
When you can see the "gooey" on the brownies you know they're good! Love these Jocelyn!
Tanya
These look fantastic Jocelyn! Thank you so much for sharing them at the Inspiration Monday party!! Pinning 🙂 xo
Tanya
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Chels R.
These look ridiculously good! I love Andes brand.
The Better Baker
OH.MY.GOODNESS! These certainly look to die for. I'm trying to eat clean too, and I could never make something like this without having to taste them....and then I'd be done in. Thanks much for sharing at Weekend Potluck,. We'd sure love it if you'd link back to the party within your post...it makes you eligible for being featured. These bars are surely something worth crowing about. =)
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much!! 😉
Renee @ Awesome on $20
All those natural foods have clearly made you completely insane. I'm so glad that I'm here to reap the benefits. Amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I agree! 😉 Thanks Renee!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, it was hard to resist these!!! Thanks Nancy!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
You have way more will power than I do! I would not of been able to spit it out! Especially if they taste as good as they look!