Peppermint Brownies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Peppermint Brownies, a perfect treat for any holiday gathering! This easy-to-make recipe combines rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy peppermint layer, all topped off with a luscious chocolate glaze and crunchy crushed candy canes. Whether you’re hosting a family celebration or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these brownies are sure to impress. Plus, they’re fun to make with kids, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or holiday baking marathons. Enjoy the perfect blend of chocolate and mint that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (18.3-ounce) box fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients as directed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened, divided)
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1½ cups mini chocolate chips
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until fudgy.
- While cooling, beat together powdered sugar, ½ cup softened butter, heavy cream, and peppermint extract until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
- Melt remaining butter and chocolate chips together over low heat; stir until smooth.
- Spread melted chocolate over chilled brownies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Chill again for another 30-60 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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