Looking for special, decadent, over the top gluten-free mint brownies? You’ve come to the right place! I make these whenever the chocolate + mint craving hits me! A fudgy gluten-free brownie topped with a layer of mint icing and topped with a smooth layer of dark chocolate… um, yes please. I’m lamenting the fact that this entire pan of gluten-free mint brownies has been devoured. They were enjoyed by everyone that I shared them with! Years ago, when I could still eat gluten, a little bakery opened up downtown. I stopped in, as I LOVE bakeries, and discovered this incredible treat. The brownies were cut in huge squares and kept chilled. I would buy one and savor every little bite, usually saving half of it to enjoy the next day since they were so big. I would crave these brownies every few weeks. Sadly, the bakery ended up closing. My craving for these brownies only intensified once I could no longer buy them. Finally I set to work on figuring out my own recipe for them. I tried many recipes with less than desirable results like a brownie layer that was too cakey or not chocolatey enough, a mint layer that tasted like toothpaste, and a chocolate layer that wouldn’t look smooth and glossy. After many tests and tweaks, and some tips from a friend, I had this recipe perfected. And then I had to give up gluten. Back to square one. Or maybe not! What if I could take my perfected recipe and just use a good quality gluten-free flour blend in it? Would it turn out the same? Prior to last week, I had yet to try making them with either of my favorite gluten-free flours (gfJules and Gluten Free Mama). I was confident, though, because they haven’t failed me yet. I can definitely say that these tasted just the same as the gluten-full version I used to make. I’ve now tested it with each of those flour blends with great success! Thumbs up came from those that have to eat gluten-free and those that don’t! A few recipe notes: Since this recipe has multiple layers and they need to cool, feel free to make this over a span of two days. I baked the gluten-free brownies one day, then did the mint layer & chocolate layer the next day. You’ll definitely want to make sure to wait until they are well-chilled before cutting, and you’ll want to keep them chilled when not being served. Kept chilled, these stayed nice and moist and tasty for 4 days with no change in quality or flavor. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! If you love this chocolate and mint combo, you’ve got to try my other favorite: gluten-free mint chocolate bundt cakes! I make these for holiday parties every December and they’re always a hit! Looking for more decadent gluten-free brownie recipes? Make sure to try my gluten-free buckeye brownies too! Also, I have a Pinterest board FULL of them! Check it out here: Gluten-free Brownies on Pinterest. And now for the recipe! Looking for special, decadent, over the top gluten-free mint brownies? You've come to the right place! I make these whenever the chocolate + mint craving hits me! *I've tested this with Gluten Free Mama's Almond Flour Blend and gfJules flour. They both work amazingly well. If using a flour blend that already includes xanthan or guar gum, then omit the xanthan called for in the recipe. As always, be sure to double-check all of your ingredients to ensure they are gluten-free. You can double this recipe for 11x15” jelly roll size pan. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Photos and text updated March 2019. Previous photo: I hope you and your family and friends enjoy these gf mint brownies as much as we do!Notes on ingredients and substitutions for these gluten-free mint brownies:
Gluten-free Mint Brownies Recipe:
Gluten-free Mint Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies:
Mint Layer:
Chocolate Icing:
Instructions
Brownie Layer:
Mint Layer:
Chocolate Icing:
Notes
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Yield: 42 brownies
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Additional Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time
2 hours 30 minutes
Anj
Wednesday 19th of August 2020
Hi. Have you ever made these egg free? What would you recommend to replace the 4 eggs? So you think an egg substitute like the egg replacer would work? Thank you.
Allie
Sunday 16th of September 2018
Would the recipe still turn out if I omitted the xanthan gum? I don't have any on hand, but I still want to try these. Thanks!
Michelle Palin ~ My Gluten-free Kitchen
Monday 17th of September 2018
If your flour blend doesn't have any gums (xanthan or guar), then your brownie layer will likely fall apart. I would wait to make until you have some!
laurie langley
Friday 27th of July 2018
Can you make ahead and freeze them? Like for a month?
Diana
Wednesday 22nd of November 2017
I just made these gf & dairy free and they are amazing! I'm the only gf dairy free person in my house and my family loves them too! I used Melt organic Buttery sticks in place of butter.they are dairy free soy free canola free.
Lacey
Monday 12th of December 2016
These were great! Very rich but lovely as a gluten free treat