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Peppermint Brownies Recipe

Rich, minty, and oh-so-fudgy, these Peppermint Brownies are a crowd-pleasing holiday treat! Peppermint frosting and chocolate are topped with crunchy bits of peppermint candy canes!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
For the Topping
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 Tablespoons milk, any variety
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers, melted
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candy

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips and sugar until blended.
  3. Add in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. To the mixture, add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big strokes, mix just until the dry ingredients have been blended. Do not over stir.
  5. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before adding the topping.
  6. For the icing, beat butter with powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk. Beat for about 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  7. Spread over the cooled brownies. Melt dark chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave for one minute. Stir until smooth and drizzle over the brownies. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.
  8. Allow chocolate to set, about one hour. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • For the candy, you'll need about 20 starlight mints. You can also use crushed candy canes if you have them on hand.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also store them in the refrigerator if you prefer them chilled.
  • Freeze brownies without the chocolate drizzle and crushed candy for up to 3 months. Thaw on counter overnight and add chocolate and peppermint when serving.
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1brownie

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1brownie

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.