Peppermint Brownies

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These fudgy brownies are all dressed up for the holidays with peppermint and mint chocolate chips in the batter. Then, they are topped with a layer of peppermint frosting and then covered in chocolate and crushed candy canes. Happy Holidays! http://binomialbaker.blogspot.com/2012/12/peppermint-brownies.html

Servings

servings

Ingredients

10 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 ounce unsweetened bakers chocolate
2 cup sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoon espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
pinch of salt
1 cup flour
8 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoon skim milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 candy canes, crushed

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 13 by 9 inch baking pan with foil. Lightly grease the foil.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the bakers chocolate with the butter. Stir frequently until smooth and then stir in the sugar until well combined. Stir in the eggs until well combined. Next, stir in the espresso powder, vanilla, peppermint extract, and salt. Mix in the flour until just combined.
Pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Make the frosting by beating the butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and peppermint extract until well combined and fluffy. Spread over the cooled brownies.
To make the topping, melt the butter and the chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds. Repeat until mixture is melted and smooth. Spread over the frosting layer and then sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top. Place the brownies in the fridge to set. Once set, cut into squares and serve!