St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! And that means mint flavored everything everywhere. If you’ve never tried the mint Oreos before, you are missing out. Ah-mazing! And because I couldn’t help myself at the store and bought two packages, I thought I could use some of them in baking.
The Oreos are not only sprinkled on the top, but they are also mixed into the brownie batter before baking. These are heavenly! And so rich. I cut them into 9 large brownies, but ended up eating only 1/2 of one at a time. You could always make them more bite size by cutting into 16 pieces.
Grease an 8 x 8-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven and prepare brownies according to package directions, adding the 6 crushed Oreos to the batter. Bake until just done or a little underdone (do not over bake - if you check with a toothpick, it shouldn't come out completely clean). Let cool completely and make the frosting.
Add peppermint extract to the buttercream frosting, starting with 1/2 teaspoon. Add more if desired depending on the strength of your extract. Add drops of food coloring until a light green color is reached. Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Top with the rest of the crushed Oreos, slightly pressing them into the frosting. Serve chilled and store in fridge, covered.
https://simplycleanandfitmom.com/2014/03/oreo-brownies-with-mint-buttercream-frosting/(Source: Adapted from Averie Cooks)