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Peppermint Brownies
Peppermint Brownies are the perfect easy and yummy Christmas treat! Fudge brownie with cream cheese frosting and crushed peppermint.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 362 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer:
- 2 brownie mixes (I like to use Ghirardelli double chocolate)
For the White Chocolate Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or bark
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- candy canes
Instructions
For the Brownie Layer:
- Prepare boxed brownie mixes according to package instructions (see recipe notes). Bake in a greased 9x13 baking dish for 45-50 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
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For the White Chocolate Frosting:
- Beat together the cream cheese and butter. Add the vanilla and almond extract.
- Melt the white chocolate using the double broiler or in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds at a time on 5o% power. Be sure to stir every 30 seconds. Slowly blend it into cream cheese mixture.
- Then, add the powdered sugar and mix until thoroughly blended.
- Spread over the cooled brownies.
- Unwrap some candy canes and place them in a plastic bag. Use a kitchen mallet or rolling pin to crush the candy cane into small pieces.
- Sprinkle the candy cane pieces over the frosting.
Notes
- Mix batter as directed on the box with the eggs and oil, but for the water, use half water and half sour cream. This makes ALL the difference!
- Example: If you need 1/2 cup water for the 2 brownie mixes, use 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup sour cream.
- For a thin brownie layer:
- For a thin brownie layer:
- Mix all the ingredients well and pour into a cookie sheet lined with cooking spray (NOT a cake pan).
- Mix all the ingredients well and pour into a cookie sheet lined with cooking spray (NOT a cake pan).
- Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick a few inches from the edge comes out mostly clean. Cool completely before frosting!
- Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick a few inches from the edge comes out mostly clean. Cool completely before frosting!
Nutrition Information
Calories
362kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
115mg
(5%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
383IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 383IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.