Peppermint Brownies
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Peppermint Brownies
Description
The recipe starts with baking a classic boxed brownie mix in a prepared pan lined with parchment. After cooling, a frosting made from softened butter, cream cheese, milk, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract is whipped to light fluffiness and spread over the brownies. The layer is chilled briefly before adding a melted chocolate and butter topping, which is then sprinkled with crushed candy canes for crunch and mint flavor.
This multi-layered treat delivers fudgy brownies under a smooth, tangy peppermint frosting, finished with a glossy chocolate shell and crisp candy cane pieces. The chilling steps help keep layers defined and prevent them from blending. The peppermint flavor complements the rich chocolate and adds a refreshing note, ideal for holiday occasions.
Serving chilled helps the chocolate topping set firm, allowing for clean slicing. The brownies can be cut into squares and served as festive dessert bars.
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix
- egg as called for on the box of brownie mix
- oil
- water
- cooking spray
For the peppermint frosting"
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
For the chocolate topping:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup candy canes crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x9 inch square pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions.
- Cool completely in the pan.
- To make the frosting: Beat the butter and cream cheese with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add the milk and beat until blended. Slowly add the powdered sugar and mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Spread the peppermint frosting evenly over the brownies, then chill in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- For the chocolate topping: Place the chocolate chips and butter in a bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Stir until smooth. Spread evenly over the cream cheese layer and top with crushed candy canes.
- Chill the brownies for at least 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Remove from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares, then serve.
Notes
- Chill each layer before adding the next to keep them distinct and prevent blending.
- Crush candy canes by sealing them in a plastic bag and using a rolling pin or meat mallet.
- For neat brownie squares, chill thoroughly before cutting and clean the knife between cuts.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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