Recipe
These Peppermint Brownies Will Put You in the Holiday Spirit
What's the first thing you think of when you think of the holidays? Eggnog? Presents? A fireplace? For me it's peppermint. And when I think about peppermint, I instantly get excited for the holidays. These peppermint brownies are a great dessert if you're looking for something chocolatey and festive but not overpowered by peppermint.
Peppermint Brownies
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 16 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 candy canes crushed approx. 1/3 cup
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper; allow 2 inches to hang over the edges.
Step 2
In a heatproof bowl, combine 2/3 of the chopped chocolate and the 2 sticks of butter. Place the bowl over a simmering pot of water and stir until melted.
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Step 3
Scrape the chocolate into a different bowl and let cool. Add the remaining chopped chocolate and peppermint extract to the heatproof bowl and stir until melted. Place in a separate bowl to add to the top of the brownies later.
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Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and brown sugar together, then slowly whisk in the chocolate and butter mixture.
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Step 5
Sprinkle in the flour and salt and whisk until all is well combined.
Step 6
Pour batter evenly into pan. Then add the separate peppermint and chocolate mixture along the top of the batter.
Step 7
After letting the brownies bake for 15 minutes, remove and sprinkle with the crushed candy canes. Then allow cook for 10 to 15 more minutes.
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Step 8
Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool for 2 hours before eating.
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