MINT CHOCOLATE SWIRL BROWNIES

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Mint Chocolate Chip Swirl Brownies are easy to make and taste like Thin Mint cookies. The bright green swirl makes it a perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 20 oz box fudge brownie mix (family size for 9 x 13 baking dish)
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 8 oz block cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon mint extract (not peppermint)
4-5 drops green food coloring (it should be super green)
2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of an 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Make the brownies first:
  • In a large bowl, mix together brownie mix, eggs, oil and water until smooth. Scoop out 1⁄3 cup of the batter and set aside. Pour the rest of the batter into prepared pan.
  • Make the cheesecake swirl:
  • With a hand-held mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, mint extract, and drops of food coloring in a medium bowl until completely smooth - about 1 minute. Stir in the mini chocolate chips by hand.
  • Dollop large spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the prepared brownie batter. Then dollop with the reserved 1⁄3 cup of the brownie batter. Glide a knife through the layers, creating a swirl pattern (taking care not to over-swirl.)
  • Sprinkle a few more mini chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake brownies for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out almost clean. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.

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