Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Festive Peppermint Brownies Everyone Will Love! These luscious brownies combine the rich flavor of chocolate with a refreshing hint of peppermint, topped with a creamy frosting and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candy. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these treats will delight friends and family alike. Easy to prepare, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy a slice of winter magic that promises to elevate any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- 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 cup chocolate chips or chunks
- ¼ cup salted butter (melted) for frosting
- ½ cup cocoa powder for frosting
- 2 ⅓ cups powdered sugar for frosting
- 2–3 tablespoons whole milk for frosting
- Crushed peppermint candy for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the salted butter and mix in light brown sugar until glossy. Gradually beat in eggs and peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and baking powder; fold into the wet mixture gently.
- Stir in chocolate chips, then pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool completely before frosting with a mixture of melted butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk. Decorate with crushed peppermint candy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg