Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Brownie Recipes Mint-Chocolate Brownies 3.7 (112) 34 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 31, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 3 hrs Yield: 16 The unbeatable combination of chocolate and mint guarantees a grand finale for holiday parties. Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup sugar ¾ teaspoon salt 3 large eggs ½ cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 25 small (1 ½ inch) peppermint patties Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides; butter parchment. Set aside. Place chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of gently simmering water. Stir occasionally just until melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar and salt until smooth; whisk in eggs. Gently whisk in flour and cocoa powder just until smooth (do not overmix). Spread 1/3 of batter in prepared pan. Arrange peppermint patties on batter in a single layer, leaving a narrow border on all sides. Top with remaining batter, and smooth surface. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Use foil to lift from pan; peel off foil and discard. Cut into 16 squares (4 rows by 4 rows). Rate it Print