5 from 3 votes
Peppermint Brownies
Treat your taste buds with a delectable dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with a refreshing twist of peppermint. These brownies are a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
16
Brownies
Calories:
252 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate chopped
- 150 g butter unsalted
- 200 g caster sugar
- 3 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g plain flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 100 g Peppermint Chocolate chopped
For the Topping:
- 100 g white chocolate chopped
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- candy canes for garnish, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin with parchment paper.
- In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Sift in the plain flour and salt, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped peppermint chocolate until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is set and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the tin before removing and transferring to a wire rack.
- For the topping, melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Once the brownies are cooled, drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Allow the topping to set before slicing into squares and serving.
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Notes
- Make sure to cool the brownies completely before cutting to ensure clean slices. Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These peppermint brownies are perfect for the festive season or anytime you're craving a chocolatey treat with a hint of minty freshness.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
282IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Vitamin D
0.3µg
(2%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 282IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.