I’ve made some bad decisions in my life.
Cutting my own bangs in fourth grade? bad decision.
Wearing a baby tee that said groovy past 1998? bad decision.
Hopping into a industrial sized steam kettle after a company Christmas party? very bad decision.
However, I’ve also made some good decisions. And I like to think that my best decision yet has been to bake these triple layer mint s’more brownies.
Imagine a thick, fudgy brownie with a chewy mint creme layer and a roasted marshmallow top.
It’s kinda ridiculous….as in probably the best brownie I’ve ever tasted in my entire life. Also, for the record—Adam says it’s the best thing I’ve ever baked.
And that there is saying something.
When I created these, I had s’mores on my mind. Then I got to thinking about brownies and how I don’t have a single brownie recipe on the blog.
There’s something a lot wrong with that.
And then, I start thinking about mint because I have a random bag of peppermint patties in my secret drawer. I’ll occasionally eat one or two when I’m bored and out of nutella.
So yeah….all that led to these triple layer mint s’more brownies and they’re really good. I highly recommend them for any and every chocolate craving. And despite the whole “triple layer” bit, they’re incredibly simple to make.
Perfect, I think, cut into small brownie bites and arranged on Santa’s cookie plate. If Santa was a good boy this year, that is.
And the marshmallows on top?
Necessary definitely.
All you do is sprinkle them on after the brownies are finished baking and then stick under the broiler for a few minutes.
The hardest part is waiting for these suckers to cool.
Baking these is a really good decision.
Triple Layer Mint S’more Brownies
makes about 16
adapted from Martha Stewart
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup cocoa
4 oz butter
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups mini marshmallows
25 mini peppermint patties
Preheat the oven to 350.
Melt the chocolate and butter together over very low heat on the stove. Remove and whisk in the eggs. Add the flour, cocoa, salt and sugar and mix well to combine.
Line a nine by thirteen inch baking pan with tin foil. Butter the foil (really butter it!) and then pour half of the brownie batter in the pan. Arrange peppermint patties over top and then spread the remaining batter over top, smoothing it out with a palate knife.
Bake for 45 minutes and then sprinkle marshmallows over the top. Broil for two to five more minutes, until the marshmallows are lightly browned and gooey.
Let cool for AT LEAST an HOUR before attempting to cut. And when you do cut, spray your knife with cooking spray or else the marshmallows will stick to it. Cutting these is tricky, yes, but the end result is very, very worth it. I used a combination of a knife and a scissors to cut. Don’t give up!
Sarah @ See Sarah Graduate
December 15, 2010 at 7:35 amwow. after experimenting with your flourless chocolate cake (and it turning out amaaaazing btw), this will definitely be my next endeavor. You rock.
Heather (Heather's Dish)
December 15, 2010 at 7:35 amoh my gosh. these are INSANE! stretchy pants, here i come!
bakingnbooks
December 15, 2010 at 8:13 amI agree. Jenna, you are Trouble with a capital T. I think I’m going to have to stop coming here…
😉
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
December 15, 2010 at 7:36 amOkay, s’mores is my MOST favorite flavor combo, but then you go and add mint to the mix? I think I just died and went to heaven. See you there!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
December 15, 2010 at 9:52 amCame back for more and stumbled these. The first picture is just insane. I’m hangry.
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman
December 15, 2010 at 7:39 amI’ve made brownies with a mint center, but this is just unreal. Melted marshmallow top? OH WOW.
Michele @ Healthy Cultivations
December 15, 2010 at 7:39 amOkay, THESE look truly fantastic!!
I have to ask you — is your freezer packed full of the goodies you make every day? There’s no way you’re eating all of these.
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 10:29 ameveryone’s freezer is packed with the goodies I make. 😉 I do try everything though and bake in very small batches!
Danielle @ InDeesKitchen
December 15, 2010 at 10:30 amI wonder too. And if so, Jenna – can I come live in said freezer?
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 10:31 amyes…the freezer is rent-free.
Alina @ Duty Free Foodie
December 15, 2010 at 7:40 amThat looks freaking awesome. I love peppermint patties (and their derivatives).
Maria
December 15, 2010 at 7:40 amI know these are going to be dangerous, in a very good way:)
Kati @ Living Well
December 15, 2010 at 7:41 amYUM. You’re so creative!
Laura @ Backstage Pass
December 15, 2010 at 7:46 amThese sound delightful!
mindy @ just a one girl revolution.
December 15, 2010 at 7:46 amI am definitely making those. Like, tonight.
Krystina (Basil & Wine)
December 15, 2010 at 7:47 amI feel my pants tightening already, but I must have brownies. Unfortunately I used up all my flour for cookies today…guess that means yet another grocery trip.
MaryK.
December 15, 2010 at 7:47 amI dont know why I read this while sitting at work cause then all I can do is sit here and dream about making these later…. plus I’m sure drool isnt good for my keyboard. 🙂
(Of course I truly know why I read this at work, cause I’m anxiously awaiting your newest recipe and cant possibly wait til I get home to check it. I’ll be stopping at the grocery store on the way home now to get some peppermint patties!)
Amalfi Girl (EatRunHaveFun.blogspot)
December 15, 2010 at 7:48 amYowza, those look scrumptious.
Bethany @ More Fruit Please
December 15, 2010 at 7:49 amAh-mazing! It looks like you got the marshmallow top just the shade of golden!
Mary (Sisters Running the Kitchen)
December 15, 2010 at 7:50 amOh. My. God. I am speechless. Must make ASAP!
Alison (Fueling for Fitness)
December 15, 2010 at 7:53 amMmmmmm, thank you kindly. 🙂
The first chance I get, I am SO making these!
Therese
December 15, 2010 at 7:54 amOh, Jenna! You’ve outdone yourself! You’re so good to us! YUM!!!!!!
AllieNic @ Frisky Lemon
December 15, 2010 at 7:56 amI too have a random bag of peppermint patties for special occasions/chocolate emergencies….mayhaps I will use them tonight! What a great/delicious brownie creation! Thanks for sharing…
Shareece
December 15, 2010 at 8:00 amOh my goodness. I can’t wait to try and make these!
The Blue-Eyed Bakers
December 15, 2010 at 8:01 amUmm…we’re making these tonight. Lucky for us we always have peppermint patties on hand (major addiction issue). Seriously – the best thing you’ve ever baked?!! How can we not!?!
Steph@stephsbitebybite
December 15, 2010 at 8:04 amI feel like I’m being tortured! These look so scrumptious!
Blog is the New Black
December 15, 2010 at 8:12 amOMG… these sound wonderful! You amaze me.
RhodeyGirl
December 15, 2010 at 8:13 amPeppermint patties! I forgot all about them. I have a secret stash of goodies too, but I keep mine in the freezer. It’s currently (gasp) EMPTY since I did that no sweets thing a couple of months ago!
I’d like to see the pic of you in the tea kettle.
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 10:29 amthere may or may not be a photo lurking somewhere on this blog. I didn’t link to it for a reason! 😉
Janna
December 15, 2010 at 8:15 amDude.
I just made brownies yesterday, but I think I now have to make more.
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 10:28 amyou never can have too many brownies. obviously.
Jen H
December 15, 2010 at 8:15 amWow, these look amazing. Do you think these would still be good a day or 2 after baking (if they last that long!)? Or do they need to be eaten same day?
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 10:28 amI tested that fact this morning when I ate half of one before breakfast…it was even more amazing! Just store in tupperware and you’ll be good to go!
janae@hungryrunnergirl.com
December 15, 2010 at 8:16 amI have peppermint patties at home and I will be making these!! WAHOO!!
Allison @ Food For Healing
December 15, 2010 at 8:20 amThose look so delicious, minus the peppermint patties, i’m not a fan of those. but i do LOVE marshmallows! i’ve been craving some lately for some reason, and now you made it worse! lol
Maria (The Fitted Apron
December 15, 2010 at 8:22 amHoly Cow! Those look sinful! Must make the next time I need a chocolate fix.
Cassidy @ takingmyplace
December 15, 2010 at 8:28 amAh! Those look amazing! Your blog is one of the many reasons that I am such a bad vegan (maybe that is a bad decision, haha)… I cave to butter too much! I think I have to make these! I’m the worst vegan ever!
notyet100
December 15, 2010 at 8:29 amwow,..thy look so yum..
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga)
December 15, 2010 at 8:41 amHoly amazing!! I just posted a marshmallow recipe the other day, with chocolate and PB too. I LOVE marshmallow anything. I love love love those lil buggers! Smores are my fave. No wait, brownies are 🙂
And I love that you smooshed peppermint patties IN your brownies. I do that with reese PB cups in my brownies. Oh this is just a KEEPER of a recipe!!
YUM!! Thank you for sharing!
Liz
December 15, 2010 at 8:43 amWow… YUM. I approached this post with some trepidation, because I didn’t think that graham crackers and mint would mix. I see you’ve omitted graham crackers and the s’mores part comes in with the marshmallows. Looks FANTASTIC.
Lindsey @ Morningstar Project
December 15, 2010 at 8:43 amAs soon as I saw the title of this post, I literally said out loud “Jenna why do you do this to me??” I wanted to look away because I knew I was doomed once I scrolled down. Well I did and these are going to get made, and perhaps eaten all by myself, and then I’ll be happily wearing sweat pants the rest of the holiday season 🙂
megan @ whatmegansmaking
December 15, 2010 at 8:45 amThey look AMAZING! 🙂
Bethany
December 15, 2010 at 8:45 amHoly moly. Um why did I check your blog while at work? Now I anxiously want to go home and bake these. AHHHHHHHHHHHH. YUMMY.
Liz
December 15, 2010 at 8:50 amUpon second thought, not to be overly critical… graham crackers are an integral part of s’mores. Otherwise, you’ve got a chocolate marshmallow concoction, which is also delicious, but does not taste like s’mores. You might want to rename this (but I can’t think of a clever name.)
Carolyn @ EatWell. LiveWell. BeWell.
December 15, 2010 at 8:53 amThese look delicious… I so wish York Peppermint patties (and this recipe) were vegan.
Actually , no. Maybe I don’t. 😉
Erica D (Gratitouille)
December 15, 2010 at 8:53 amOuch! I think I just got a cavity…
Yum 😛
Kylie @ A Hungry Spoon
December 15, 2010 at 9:02 amThese look AMAZING! My sister is a peppermint patty fanatic, so I have no doubt these will be on her list to try (or my baking list for her Christmas cookie plate…)
Thanks for sharing!
Angela (Oh She Glows)
December 15, 2010 at 9:08 amThese are all kinds of epic!!!
Lauren at KeepItSweet
December 15, 2010 at 9:16 amlove the peppermint patties oozing in the middle!
VeggieGirl
December 15, 2010 at 9:18 amPsst… hey Jenna!!! I’ll trade you a batch of my blondies for a batch of your mint s’more brownies 🙂
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 10:27 am🙂 you know how much I adore your blondies!
Lisa
December 15, 2010 at 9:19 amThese look heavenly!! I love chocolate and mint together!
Kelly
December 15, 2010 at 9:32 amMy husband would love these…although I hate mint. But I have made smores brownies with just putting graham crackers in the middle. They were awesome. You know those girl scout cookies…tag a longs…how good would those be in the middle of brownies??
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 10:26 amyes. yes. yes and YES.
Alex Johnson
December 15, 2010 at 9:35 amJenna,
I LOVE that as I click on your site to check what I should make for dessert (planning a meal for my boyfriend) I don’t even have to click “Recipe Section”, you must have been reading my mind!
I was thinking of either smores or brownies.
This sounds like a dream. Could I pair it with ice cream?
Oh gosh.
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 10:26 amthe real question is, why wouldn’t you pair it with ice cream? 😉
Nora@LiveLifeEatRight
December 15, 2010 at 9:40 amHeaven? This is like all of my favorite foods rolled into one super dish! You are my hero.
Moni'sMeals
December 15, 2010 at 9:44 amUnreal! I have to make these. Killer combo. 🙂
Amber K
December 15, 2010 at 9:48 amOk, you and Angela are pretty much the only bloggers who make me need a drool-shield for my keyboard. Seriously, yum.
britt
December 15, 2010 at 9:51 amwow! marshmallows on brownies sounds so delicious!!
Jenna
December 15, 2010 at 9:54 amYou read my mind!!! I was searching for a york mint brownie recipe the other day but went with andes instead. now i can try these 🙂
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 10:26 amthese would probably be great with andes!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey
December 15, 2010 at 10:05 amThose look insane – kind of want me to ditch my corn/gluten intolerant self for a day so I can eat an entire pan.
Danielle @ InDeesKitchen
December 15, 2010 at 10:27 amThese look insanely good! Thanks Jenna!!!
Danielle @ InDeesKitchen
December 15, 2010 at 10:29 amThese look insanely delicious! Thanks Jenna! 🙂
Rachel @ Fit Fun and Fabulous
December 15, 2010 at 10:34 amSo if I plan to just dive into these with a fork without cutting I don’t need to wait an hour right?!
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 10:36 amRight. But beware of the sticky marshmallows! 🙂
Dee
December 15, 2010 at 10:46 amA-may-zing! What a genius idea!
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 11:18 ami bet these go perfect with a mug of coffee. or almond milk!
Lizzie
December 15, 2010 at 11:19 amOMG I am making these tonight for my boyfriend to bring to his office party! I will obviously have to try one for quality control purposes…..
Fit Chick in the City
December 15, 2010 at 11:31 amYou have outdone yourself!! This sound amazing!
Traci(faithfulfoodiefashionista)
December 15, 2010 at 11:47 amOh yummy 🙂
Alicia
December 15, 2010 at 11:54 amThese look mind-blowingly good. Thanks for the great recipe!
Clare @ Fitting It All In
December 15, 2010 at 1:21 pmWow. I think i’d like making these with andies mints instead of peppermint patties too.
MyThy
December 17, 2010 at 9:53 amClare, did you make them with Andes Mint? How did they turn out? I have the baking Andes mint bits and wanted to try that.
Tamizn
December 15, 2010 at 1:46 pmOh my god! They look good x x
Emily @ For Sweets Sake
December 15, 2010 at 2:43 pmmint, chocolate and s’mores all in one? I’m in heaven!
Stephanie
December 15, 2010 at 2:44 pmThose look amazing, can’t to try this recipe out! Thanks for sharing Jenna!
Sara
December 15, 2010 at 4:28 pmI love your blog. Like, LOVE. Love-love. 🙂 So glad I stumbled upon it!
alwayslosingbobbypins
December 15, 2010 at 5:24 pmThese looks so delish that I made them for the hubs tonight as a surprise. Then this happened: http://alwayslosingbobbypins.blogspot.com/2010/12/what-i-did-today.html
Will you come make them for us?
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 5:26 pmoh no!!!!!!!!!! My heart.
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 5:27 pmafter pondering this for about two minutes, I really feel like you could peel off the burned marshmallow layer and try again without re-making the brownies!
caitie
December 15, 2010 at 5:35 pmhahahahh um well i LOVE burnt marshmallows so send ’em my way!
allison marie
December 15, 2010 at 5:28 pmThese looked so delish, I tried to make them for my hubby as a surprise.
This is what happened: http://alwayslosingbobbypins.blogspot.com/2010/12/what-i-did-today.html
Please come make them for us 🙂
alwayslosingbobbypins
December 15, 2010 at 5:29 pmhehe sorry to repose twice.
I tried but i burnt it so bad I threw away the pan. The worst part? I’m allergic to flour so I spent 10 bucks on the premade mix 🙂 I’ll try again though, no worries. xoxox
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin
December 15, 2010 at 6:01 pmThis makes me want to just ditch real meals and start eating desserts all the time instead. Who needs things like chicken and pasta when you have these!? 😀
jenna
December 15, 2010 at 6:34 pmholy yummmm!
Caroline
December 15, 2010 at 7:41 pmOK I’m glad I’m not the only one who completely burned them! Jenna, did you really broil for five minutes?? My marshmallow was literally ON FIRE after two minutes!
jenna
December 16, 2010 at 8:28 amhmmm I did, but it might be my oven. I would say 2-5 minutes, keeping an eye on them! I’m so sorry!!
Caroline
December 16, 2010 at 1:32 pmhaha not your fault, I should have known better than to leave my broiler unattended! I’ve just never broiled marshmallows before. no worries, my second attempt was successful and delicious!
Kaethe Richter
December 16, 2010 at 6:49 ammaking these today <3
Sarah
December 16, 2010 at 12:10 pmDefinitely adding these to my holiday baking tins – yum!
On another note, your White Chicken Chili recipe has become a staple in our house, my husband requests it on an almost weekly basis. So good for our cold Chicago winters.
Jaclyn
December 16, 2010 at 2:56 pmWow those look dangerous. Delicious, but dangerous.
Stephanie P
December 16, 2010 at 7:43 pmI made these tonight!!! They turned out great, except my peppermint patties exploded during the baking process… haha… did your’s do this? They still taste good but when you cut through the peppermint, it’s not pretty like yours is in the picture…
Anyways, they taste great!! I can’t wait to share them with the boyfriend’s family this weekend 🙂
Abby
December 14, 2012 at 10:17 amI made these last night and that happened to me too… it also seemed like there wasn’t enough batter for the two layers in the 9 x 13 pan (which meant that 45 min might have been baking them too long) … maybe I’ll try a smaller pan next time.
Kaethe Richter
December 17, 2010 at 12:29 pmthey one on my kitchen countertop right now cooling.
resisting. the. urge.
Sara
December 18, 2010 at 3:26 pm1) I LOVE YOU.
2) I just made these.
3) I LOVE YOU, really.
4) (OMG THESE ARE SO EFFING GOOD)
5) Thank you!
😀 I’m going to blog about it tomorrow and link back to ya. You rock! Ps- it helped to slather butter on my knife before cutting. I didn’t have to use scissors, I just kind of peeled the foil away from the bottom and the tore the semi-cut brownies apart with my hands.
Pps- unless I’ve gone mad, you don’t mention when to add the vanilla or cocoa powder, but I added the vanilla to the melted chocolate and the cocoa to the dry ingredients. They are probably the best thing I’ve ever made… and eaten.
Lacey @ Lake Life
December 18, 2010 at 3:33 pmThose look delish!
I too, cut my bangs in 4th grade (while they were wet) AND had a “Groovy” baby tee!
Jen
December 18, 2010 at 6:21 pmOH MY GOD……drinking wine and making these….can’t ask for a better Saturday night!!!!!! These are YUMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Elizabeth
December 19, 2010 at 12:16 pmAm in the middle of making these now. Smells great!!!! Making them for the bf’s mother’s B-day. I’ve been loving the new tone of your blog. One smaaalll thing– Vanilla and salt never made it into the write-up portion of the recipe instructions (I’m one of those people who would want to know). Thanks for sharing with us!
Heather
December 20, 2010 at 8:44 pmYeah, i noticed that too and neither did the cocoa. And when i made them i realized the baking time was way too long. All of the outsides were burnt and sadly ended up in the garbage 🙁
jenna
December 20, 2010 at 9:20 pmhmmm I admit I forgot to write when to add the cocoa (it’s fixed), but the baking time was correct and was also correct with about five others who made this. Ovens are different though and maybe you have a super hot one?
Heather
December 21, 2010 at 11:21 amYeah, the oven has definately seen it’s better days! But not to worry, I shall try again! Hopefully with better results this time 🙂 Thanks!
Stacie
December 19, 2010 at 2:35 pmI made these yesterday and HOLY MOLY what an amazing recipe!! My whole family was drooling over them! You are right though, they are impossibly difficult to cut but soooo worth it! This is a recipe I am adding to my favs! Thanks for sharing!
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Ffion
December 22, 2010 at 10:44 amI’v been trying to fight my chocolate craving all day, but these just pushed me over the edge. Only thing is, I want them NOW, and I don’t have the ingredients! Looks like I’m breaking into my secret B&J’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream stash pronto!
Michelle
December 30, 2010 at 1:24 pmJenna
I made these today…the house smelled amazing! I just have a question and maybe you can give me a few tips….
I made these exactly how you wrote in the recipe…but mine came out very dry and not moist yummy brownies. 🙁 Do I need to cook them less? Should I add more of something to make them gooey? Please help! I want to make another batch for tomorrow 🙂
Thanks!
Michelle
sarah
January 22, 2011 at 4:17 pmmmmmm i would make these tonight but i’m not home.. TOMORROW IT IS! My co-workers will love me
Maureen
January 30, 2011 at 8:36 amMade these last night for a friend’s birthday. I cooked them for 30 minutes because my oven runs hot. Burnt the marshmallows the first time, scraped them off and tried again. Peppermint patties exploded but hey who cares? They were a hit at the party.
I loved them even though I’m not big on sweets or brownies anymore. My 10 year old self who used to eat jam out of the jar just cried by me writing that.
Beth
February 2, 2011 at 9:02 amI just made these last night – OMG! They are so good!!! I totally forgot (in my excited rush) to put the vanilla and salt in – whoops! And I used Andes Mints instead of peppermint patties. Amazing. I was thinking of giving the rest away to my husband to bring to work, but I think I’ll just have one a day, if I can control myself around them. Thanks for this awesome recipe Jenna!
Caroline
February 3, 2011 at 5:08 pmI’m making these right now, and having a sort of scary mint-melting moment going on? The mint patties have completely melted and are bubbling up through the brownie batter, and the whole thing isn’t really solidifying at all…help!!!
jenna
February 3, 2011 at 9:28 pmOh my goodness!! Are you sure you added all the ingredients properly and didn’t forget anything ?!
Caroline
February 4, 2011 at 6:54 amoh man, how embarrassing!! I just double-checked this morning and realized that it’s because I was trying to double the recipe but didn’t double anything except for the butter and sugar! duh!
jenna
February 4, 2011 at 7:57 amoh no!!! Don’t worry—I’ve totally done that before!
Caroline
February 6, 2011 at 11:54 amreplying to say that I’ve made them *properly* this time, ahaha, and they were a huge hit at my bake sale! thank you!
Ashley H.
April 28, 2011 at 4:43 amI tried these last night because, after reading the recipe, I couldn’t WAIT! I have one word of advice about adding the marshmallows on top. If you’re an idiot like me, DON’T put them in the broiler on high and close the oven door! My marshmallows CAUGHT ON FIRE and I had to scrape the entire top of charcoal black marshmallows off the top and start over! I should have known – high heat + marshmallows = fire, hahah. The 2nd time I did it I made sure to put the broiler on low and keep the door open a crack. Anyway – they were absolutely delicious and I love the addition of the peppermint patties.
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August 31, 2012 at 8:59 amI just made this and I just pulled it out of the oven. Just realized that I didn’t put vanilla extract in it, because the directions didn’t tell me to. I felt funny.. and realized that part was left out! Oops. Hope it’s still good in an hour! It SMELLS good!
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