Fudgy Mint Squares

ByJamie H
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Fudgy Mint Squares are a delicious treat for the holidays! They're also great for sharing!

Fudgy Mint Squares. Like brownies with a minty cheesecake layer, topped with a chocolate ganache.
I found this recipe many years ago, and they have become a favorite at our house.  These fudgy mint squares are basically a brownie-type crust with a layer of minty cream cheese (kind of like cheese cake but thicker), topped with more delicious chocolate. They are delicious!

The best thing about these fudgy mint squares is that the topping gets decently hard, so they're easy to stack, wrap in cellophane, tie with a ribbon, and give to family and friends.  That is, if you want to give any away. 

I have to admit that I'm a bit stingy with them, and I like to eat them all (not all in one sitting, mind you).  But if you feel generous, these make great gifts.  And if you don't feel extremely generous, you could always make two pans!

📖 Recipe

Yield: 24 bars

Fudgy Mint Squares

Fudgy Mint Squares

Fudgy Mint Squares are a delicious chocolatey treat for the holidays! They're great for sharing with friends or neighbors!

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 Tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 3 eggs, divided
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 4 drops green food coloring, optional
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease 13x9 pan.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 8 Tbsp. butter with unsweetened chocolate.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat 2 eggs, sugar and vanilla. Add the chocolate mixture and mix until blended.
  4. Slowly beat in the flour.
  5. Spread into pan, and bake 15-20 minutes until top is set.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining 2 Tbsp. butter.
  7. Add cornstarch and beat until smooth.
  8. Gradually beat in condensed milk and remaining 1 egg.
  9. Add peppermint extract and food coloring (if desired). Pour over crust.
  10. Bake 15-20 minutes until center is almost set.
  11. Cool on a wire rack.
  12. In a heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips and whipping cream.
  13. Cook and stir over medium heat until chocolate chips are melted.
  14. Cool for 30 minutes or until lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
  15. Pour over cream cheese layer.
  16. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set before cutting.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

24

Serving Size

1 Servings
Amount Per Serving Calories 301Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 59mgSodium 108mgCarbohydrates 35gFiber 1gSugar 29gProtein 5g

The nutritional information provided here is not guaranteed to be accurate and is provided for informational (and google) purposes only.

© Heather Campbell
Category: Dessert
If you love mint, you'll want to check out this collection of The Best Mint and Peppermint Recipes.

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24 Comments

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  11. Oh ladies you have done it again! Brownie and mint screams my name!!!! Hope to see over at my link party this week!

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  12. My sister would love these--she loves anything mint! Thanks for linking up with Creative K Kids' Tasty Tuesdays. I've pinned it to the Creative K Kid's Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board.

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  13. You had me at Mint! I love it when you can actually see the mint in mint desserts. Glad to have a recipe for a dessert I have always wanted to try!

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  14. Jamie,
    My son loves mint and chocolate, I know he'd love these! I'm glad to follow you on Tasty Tuesdays!

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    1. Kirsten, I hope he likes them! They are amazing. I could seriously eat
      the entire pan, despite knowing I would end up with a tummy ache!

      Reply