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Peppermint Brownies
These peppermint brownies are the ultimate holiday treat—fudgy chocolate brownie base, peppermint frosting, and festive peppermint chips on top!
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h 5m⏳ Prep: 2h 30m🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Cambrea Gordon📖 cambreabakes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- whisk
- microwave
- mixing bowl
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Make the Brownie
2
Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C. Prepare an 8×8 square baking pan with parchment paper.
3
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips. Stir to combine, then whisk in the cocoa powder. Set aside.
4
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and egg yolk for ⏱️ 1 minute.
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Stream the melted chocolate mixture into the mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
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Then, fold in the flour, peppermint chips, and salt.
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Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for ⏱️ 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out covered in a few moist crumbs. Let the pan cool on a wire rack completely before making the peppermint layer.
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Make the Peppermint Frosting
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In a large bowl, add the powdered sugar, softened butter, and peppermint extract. Add 3 tablespoons of the hot boiling water and start to mix with a rubber spatula. Keep mixing until you have a thick but spreadable, smooth paste. If it’s too thick, you can add a bit more water. It’s better to add just a little bit at a time—powdered sugar doesn’t need a lot of liquid!
peppermint extract1 teaspoon
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Dollop the peppermint frosting on top of the cooled brownies, then use an offset spatula to spread it evenly. Sprinkle extra peppermint chips and candy canes on top, then let it set for ⏱️ 2-3 hours at room temperature or ⏱️ 30 minutes in the fridge.
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Cut into 16 brownie squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
271 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
38 g
sodium Content
97 mg
protein Content
2 g
trans Fat Content
0.3 g
cholesterol Content
53 mg
carbohydrate Content
39 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
unsaturated Fat Content
3.5 g
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