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Red Velvet Peppermint Brownies with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
Red Velvet Peppermint Brownies with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect holiday brownie! A rich and chewy vibrant red peppermint brownie piled high with peppermint cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Red Velvet Peppermint Brownie
- 1 4-oz. bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped
- ¾ cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1-oz. bottle McCormick Red Food Color
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon McCormick pure peppermint extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon McCormick pure peppermint extract
- Crushed peppermint candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x9 or 7x11 inch pan with aluminum foil allowing 2 inches to hang over the sides. Lightly grease.
- In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate and butter stirring after 30 seconds each time being careful not to burn the chocolate. Whisk in the sugar and add the eggs one at a time until blended. Add the flour, red food coloring, baking powder, vanilla, and peppermint extract. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Pour into the bottom of your prepared baking pan and bake for 40-44 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
- To make the cream cheese frosting: Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract and continue to beat until creamy. Frost the cooled brownies. Top with crushed candy canes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
68mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
391IU
(8%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 391IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.