Peppermint Bark Brownies
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
12 Servings
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Calories
305 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Peppermint Bark Brownies
Description
Peppermint Bark Brownies start with a classic brownie batter made by mixing melted butter, brown and white sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, and optional peppermint extract. Dry ingredients including flour, cocoa powder, and salt are folded in along with semi-sweet chocolate chips for bites of melted chocolate. The batter is poured into a lined 8x8 pan and baked until fudgy but not wet inside. Cooling is essential before adding the topping.
The peppermint bark topping is made by melting white chocolate with coconut oil for smoothness, then spreading it evenly over the brownies. Finally, crushed peppermint candies or candy canes are sprinkled on top to impart a minty crunch and visual appeal. The brownies combine chocolate richness with cool peppermint flavor, resulting in a layered texture from fudgy brownie base to creamy white chocolate and crisp candy.
This dessert is suitable for holiday gatherings or anytime a chocolate mint treat is desired. Homemade brownies can be used as a base if preferred. Care should be taken to allow brownies to cool before adding the topping to avoid melting or blending of layers.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted, melted, 1 stick
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract optional
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening
- ⅓ cup peppermint candies about 12 round candy peppermints or 3-4 candy canes crushed, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a square 8x8 pan with aluminum foil and lightly oil with spray oil.
- Add the eggs to a large mixing bowl and whip with a whisk until the yolks break. Add melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla and optional peppermint extract to the bowl and mix well.
- In a second bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa and salt until combined. Add this mixture to your wet ingredients and mix until just combined with a silicone spatula to make the brownie batter. Fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the pan. Use your spatula to spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake brownies for about 25-28 minutes or until when you insert a toothpick in the center, the brownies are fudgy but not wet with batter. Allow the brownies to cool but leave them on the foil.
- Melt the white chocolate and coconut oil together at half power in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time. Stir in between with a dry spoon until a smooth white chocolate sauce forms.
- Pour white chocolate over the brownies and smooth from the center.. Sprinkle the tops of the brownies with crushed peppermint. Place in the refrigerator 30-45 minutes to set the chocolate, but can be left overnight. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Boxed brownie mix can be used as a shortcut, adding chocolate chips and peppermint extract to the batter.
- Ensure brownies are fully cooled before adding the white chocolate peppermint topping to maintain layer separation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 286IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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