Festive Peppermint Brownies Everyone Will Love
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Festive Peppermint Brownies Everyone Will Love. Rich, fudgy, and topped with creamy frosting and crushed peppermint candy, these brownies are the perfect holiday treat for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. The combination of chocolate and refreshing peppermint creates a luxurious dessert that everyone will adore. Easy to make and even easier to share, these brownies will surely become a staple in your holiday baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup melted salted butter
- ¾ + 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ tsp peppermint extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup melted salted butter (for frosting)
- ½ cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2â…“ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar until glossy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and cornstarch. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick (moist crumbs should stick).
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of melted butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk.
- Top with crushed peppermint candy for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg