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Christmas Season is FINALLY HERE! I wanted to kick off holiday recipes with one of the BEST!!!! I love these brownies with all of my heart and I’m so very excited for you to try them!!!
Rich, decadent, peppermint flavored brownies. The added candy cane crunch and high quality chocolate creates the most mouth-watering experience!
A perfect addition to your Christmas Parties throughout the season! The perfect amount of chocolate & peppermint. THE CHRISTMAS SEASON BROWNIE!!!!
This is all made in one pan on the stovetop… EASY! Truly. It’s my fave way to make brownies. LET’S GET TO IT!!!
Christopher the peppermint hater… LOVED THESE! No joke. If you don’t like peppermint I seriously recommend making these and seeing how your opinion on Peppermint Flavored Holiday Treats may change!!!! I dare you!!
Recommended High-Quality Ingredients:
Orson Gygi Guittard French Vanilla Semi-Sweet Chocolate Wafers
You can get these directly from Orson Gygi HERE! Truly the best chocolate to bake with! We taste tested all the chocolate options in Salt Lake City at Orson Gygi and we use this chocolate exclusively in our kitchen!!
Crushed Candy Canes!
I found my Candy Canes from Target! They have the cutest selection and you will definitely be leaving with all the goodies for Christmas you never knew you needed and wanted!
I crush them in our Vitamix! The easiest and most stress free way! Pulse it until the desired size!!! Not too big or it will take away from the brownie. I love smaller crushed pieces and a mix of peppermint powder too!!! You can find the ratio you and your family love!
Cacao Barry Cocoa Powder 100% Cocoa Extra Brute
This is the highest quality Cocoa Powder on the market!!! I recommend it to everyone I know. Ingredients truly make and break the full flavor of any recipe you create! You can get it from Amazon HERE!
Nielsen Massey Vanilla Bean Paste
Hands down a STAPLE in your kitchen. I don’t use any other brand and I always perfer Vanilla Bean Paste over extract for a deeper richer flavor!!! You can get this from Amazon HERE!
Nielsen Massey Pure Peppermint Extract
You KNOW my love for all things Nielsen Massey! This is the best Peppermint Extract you will find! Super strong, a little goes a long way. I trust all of Nielsen Massey products because it truly is THE BEST!!!!! You can get this from Amazon HERE!
Step-By-Step Instructions
Measure and Melt Butter
Measure and Melt in Chocolate
Mix in + Melt Granulated Sugar
Mix in Beaten Eggs
Add in Peppermint Extract
Stir in Sifted Cocoa Powder
Mix in Sifted Flour
Pour Finished Batter into Prepped Pan
Bake & Let Cool!
Make Peppermint Buttercream Frosting!
Measure and Cream Butter!
Measure & Sift Powdered Sugar! Mix Until Combined.
Add the Peppermint Extract, Milk + Vanilla Bean Paste! Mix Until Combined.
Frost Peppermint Brownies! Sprinkle with Crushed Candy Cane!
Rich and fudgy peppermint brownie layered with creamy peppermint buttercream on top. The final touch of crushed Peppermint Candy Canes layered for the perfect crunch on top! The perfect holiday desert for all your festive get-togethers!
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
10tablespoons (5 oz) salted buttercubed
6oz semisweet chocolate roughly chopped
1 1/2tablespoons Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract
2 tsp Pure Peppermint Extract
1 1/4cupgranulated sugar
2eggs beaten
2tablespoonscocoa powder (sifted)
1cupall-purpose flour (sifted)
Peppermint Buttercream
½cup (4 oz) salted buttersoftened
1 ½cupspowdered sugar (sifted)
1teaspoon Pure Peppermint Extract
2tablespoonsmilk
2teaspoonsvanilla bean paste
Crushed Candy Cane Topping
1/4–1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes
Instructions
Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8 x 8 pan with cooking spray OR line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang on 2 sides. (See Note)
In a medium saucepan, combine butter and chocolate over low heat until melted, stirring often.
Once melted, take the pan off the heat.
Add the sugar. Stir until combined.
Add the beaten eggs and peppermint extract. Stir until combined.
Add the sifted cocoa powder and sifted flour. Stir until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared 8 x 8 pan. Smooth the top and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check with a toothpick, moist crumbs should appear when you know its done. It shouldn’t have wet batter or be completely dry.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, frost the brownies with the Espresso Buttercream in the pan OR remove the brownies from the pan (if you used parchment paper) and frost with the Espresso Buttercream.
Sprinkle with Crushed Candy Canes evenly on top of the Peppermint Buttercream layer.
ENJOY!!!
Peppermint Buttercream
In a medium bowl with an electric mixer (or using a stand mixer), mix the softened butter until creamy.
Add the sifted powdered sugar and mix until combined.
Add the peppermint extract, vanilla bean paste and milk to the frosting. Mix until light and fluffy.
Crushed Candy Cane Topping
Coarsely Crush Candy Canes and sprinkle on top!
Notes
Option 1: Spraying the Pan
Do this if you plan to keep the brownies in the pan when frosted & topped
Option 2: Parchment Paper
Do this if you want to remove the brownies from the pan to frost & top
The overhanging parchment paper in both directions help to make it easier to pull out the brownies
Prep Time:15
Cook Time:35
Category:Dessert
Cuisine:American
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I hope you enjoy your Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies!!!
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