One Bowl Peppermint Brownies
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4.7
One Bowl Peppermint Brownies
Description
This peppermint brownie recipe starts by melting butter and chocolate chips together before mixing in cocoa powder, sugars, espresso powder, eggs, peppermint extract, and flour, resulting in a dense, fudgy batter. Baking until just set keeps a moist, chewy texture with slightly gooey crumbs inside. After cooling, a ganache made from chocolate chips, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and butter is poured on top and chilled to create a glossy, firm finish. Crushed candy canes sprinkled on add crunch and peppermint flavor.
The peppermint flavor is prominent yet balanced by chocolate’s richness, complemented by the subtle bitterness from espresso powder. The brownies are ideal for holiday serving or anytime a minty chocolate dessert is desired. Using parchment paper helps remove the brownies cleanly from the pan, and cooling fully before slicing ensures neat pieces.
Chilling the brownies after ganache adds firmness but keeps them tender and chewy. A sharp knife wiped clean between cuts helps produce neat slices without crumbs. Avoid overbaking to keep the center moist, and the brownies continue to set as they cool.
Ingredients
- 12 Tbsp. butter unsalted
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips divided
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed, light or dark
- 3 large egg
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. peppermint extract
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. espresso powder optional
- candy cane crushed for garnish
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. peppermint extract
- 1 tsp. butter unsalted
- salt pinch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large microwavable safe bowl, combine the butter and ½ cup of the chocolate chips. Melt chocolate and butter in 30 second increments until fully melted, stirring in between intervals.Shouldn’t take longer than 1 min 30 sec.
- Add cocoa powder, salt and espresso powder if using. Stir.
- Add in white and brown sugars. Stir.
- Whisk in eggs, one at a time.
- Whisk in peppermint extract and oil.
- Fold in flour and chocolate chips just until combined.
- Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, it should still have a few moist crumbs on it. Careful not to over bake.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Then make ganache. Place chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl and set aside. Heat cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat just until warm, do not let it boil. Pour the warm cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 3-4 minutes. The warm cream will melt the chocolate. Whisk/stir until smooth and creamy. Add in the peppermint extract, butter, pinch of salt and stir again.
- Spread evenly on top of cooled brownies & garnish with crushed peppermint candy canes.
- Place in fridge for at least an hour for ganache to set up.
- Cut into squares with a sharp knife to make clean cuts and enjoy.
Notes
- Refrigerate brownies after adding ganache to firm the topping while maintaining soft, chewy texture.
- Use a sharp knife wiped between cuts for clean, neat brownie slices.
- Grease pan with softened butter and line with parchment paper for easy removal and to prevent sticking.
- Do not overbake; a toothpick should come out with moist crumbs to keep brownies soft inside.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16small
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1small brownie | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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