Peppermint White Chocolate Brownies
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Peppermint White Chocolate Brownies
Description
This recipe starts with preparing a boxed fudge brownie mix, using the included egg and oil but adding peppermint extract for a refreshing mint flavor integrated throughout the brownies. Once baked and cooled, the brownies are topped with melted peppermint or white chocolate chips to form a smooth layer. Additional peppermint extract can be stirred into the melted chips to reinforce the mint profile.
The final step is sprinkling crushed candy cane pieces or Starlight Mints over the chocolate before it sets, adding crunch and bright peppermint notes. Cutting the brownies while the topping is still soft ensures clean slices with a minty, chocolatey bite in every piece.
This treat is especially suitable for sharing at cookie exchanges or holiday gatherings, where smaller pieces allow everyone to enjoy a taste of the peppermint chocolate combination.
Ingredients
- 1 box fudge brownie mix
- egg per box directions
- neutral cooking oil per box directions, generic cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 10 oz peppermint melting chips or white chocolate melting chips
- 1/4 cup candy cane pieces or Starlight Mints; crushed
Instructions
- Prepare brownie mix according to box directions, but add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
- Allow brownies to cool.
- Melt candy chips by microwaving for 60 seconds then stirring and repeating until melted and smooth.
- If you used white chips, add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract to melted chips. and stir to mix.
- Quickly spread melted candy evenly over top of brownies and sprinkle sith crushed mints.
- Cut before the chocolate sets up.
Notes
- Use peppermint extract in both the brownie batter and melted topping for consistent mint flavor.
- Cut brownies into small pieces for sharing at gatherings or exchanges.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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