If you love the combination of chocolate and peppermint, you’ll love these grasshopper bars! Made with boxed brownie mix, this treat comes together quickly and easily!
These Grasshopper Bars are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves rich chocolate and mint. With a boxed brownie mix as the base and a creamy peppermint filling, these bars are surprisingly easy to make.
What are Grasshopper Bars
Grasshopper Bars have been a dessert classic for years, and it’s no wonder why. Combining the fudgy goodness of brownies with a layer of sweet, mint filling and a smooth chocolate finish, these bars are the perfect balance of flavors and textures. While many recipes start with a homemade brownie base, this version saves you time by using a boxed mix without sacrificing flavor. The result? A dessert that feels homemade but comes together with ease!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Brownie Mix: Use any boxed brownie mix you love. Look for one designed for an 8×8-inch pan. If you’re making this for a larger crowd, simply double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan.
- Peppermint Filling: The filling is made with butter, powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract. You can customize the level of mint flavor by adding more or less extract to suit your taste. Green food coloring is optional but gives these bars their signature “grasshopper” look.
- Andes Mints: These iconic candies melt perfectly for the chocolate topping. If you can’t find Andes mints, substitute with another brand of mint chocolate, but Andes are highly recommended for their smooth, rich flavor.
Why Use Boxed Brownie Mix?
For this recipe, a boxed brownie mix provides the perfect base. It’s quick, convenient, and consistently delicious. Plus, since the brownies are topped with two additional layers, you can focus on the fun part—building the mint and chocolate goodness—without worrying about making brownies from scratch.
How to Make Grasshopper Bars
Grasshopper Bar Tips
- Be careful not to overbake the brownie crust.
- The food coloring is optional but it does give them the traditional grasshopper bar look! And if you love grasshopper bars, why not try this grasshopper drink?
- If you can’t find Andes mints, you can use chopped dark chocolate instead.
Grasshopper Bars
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
Our peppermint Grasshopper Bars are the yummiest minty goodies you’ll encounter this season!
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
- 1 box brownie mix (for an 8×8-inch pan)
- Ingredients listed on the brownie mix box (typically eggs, oil, and water)
For the Mint Filling:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (plus more if needed for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 5–7 drops green food coloring (optional)
For the Andes Mint Topping:
- 1 cup Andes mints, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the Brownie Base:
- Preheat your oven to the temperature listed on the brownie mix box. Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easy removal.
- Follow the directions on the box to prepare the brownie batter. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake according to the package instructions.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before moving on to the next step.
2. Make the Mint Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Add the peppermint extract, food coloring (if desired), and 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until the filling is thick but spreadable.
- Spread the mint filling evenly over the cooled brownie base, then top with chopped Andes mints. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Delicious! We love mint chocolate and my son has already asked for me to make these grasshopper bars again, thank you!
These turned out amazing! It was an easy recipe and the entire family just loved them…can’t wait to make them again!!
These Grasshopper Bars were a dream! The combination of rich chocolate and cool mint was absolutely perfect.
These came out perfectly! They were so cute and easy to make. The Andes mints were the perfect topping.
I’ll truly never get tired of the chocolate + mint combo! Always looking for new ways to enjoy these flavors and this did not disappoint. Delicious!
Oh wow – I think I need to make a ton of these, because they won’t last long in my house! haha
Love the combination of chocolate and mint. A perfect dessert for any occasion. Easy to make as well.
These are the best grasshopper bars I’ve ever made. The Andes mints are a fantastic touch.
This recipe looks delicious, but what are the measurements used for the topping ingredients (chocolate chips and butter)? I can only see “one chopped Andes mints” under the toppings section.