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Peppermint Brownies

Dec 8, 2012 | 11:34 am
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Peppermint Brownies
Peppermint Brownies
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Peppermint Brownies

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! 

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Ready in
1 h
24
Servings
301
Calories Per Serving
Deliver Ingredients

Ingredients

For the Brownies

  • 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 Ounces unsweetened bakers chocolate
  • 2 Cups sugar
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons espresso powder
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 Teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 Cup flour

For the Peppermint Frosting

  • 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 Cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons skim milk
  • 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 Teaspoon peppermint extract

For the Topping

  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 Cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 candy canes, crushed

Directions

For the Brownies

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.

For the Peppermint Frosting

Make the frosting by beating the butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and peppermint extract until well combined and fluffy.  Spread over the cooled brownies.

For the Topping

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!

Peppermint Shopping Tip

If you're looking for a smoother texture in your finished product, try using confectioners' sugar (also known as 10x sugar) instead of granulated sugar.

Peppermint Cooking Tip

Think beyond cakes and pies – fruits like peaches, pineapple, and figs are excellent grilled – brush with melted butter or wine and sprinkle with sugar and spices for a dessert that you can feel good about.

Nutritional Facts

Total Fat
16g
24%
Sugar
35g
N/A
Saturated Fat
10g
48%
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Protein
2g
4%
Carbs
41g
14%
Vitamin A
102µg
11%
Vitamin D
0.4µg
0.1%
Vitamin E
0.4mg
2.1%
Vitamin K
2µg
2%
Calcium
16mg
2%
Fiber
1g
4%
Folate (food)
7µg
N/A
Folate equivalent (total)
7µg
2%
Iron
0.7mg
3.8%
Magnesium
21mg
5%
Monounsaturated
5g
N/A
Niacin (B3)
0.2mg
1%
Phosphorus
45mg
6%
Polyunsaturated
0.7g
N/A
Potassium
79mg
2%
Sodium
27mg
1%
Sugars, added
35g
N/A
Trans
0.4g
N/A
Zinc
0.4mg
2.6%
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