Peppermint Brownies

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5 from 24 votes

Peppermint Brownies

Peppermint Brownies are fudgy and festive with peppermint frosting, melted chocolate topping, and crushed candy canes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Refrigerate30

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

1 (18.3-ounce) box fudge brownie mix, plus the ingredients on the back
2½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened, divided
2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1½ cups mini chocolate chips
crushed candy canes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
Prepare brownies as directed on the box. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes.
While the brownies are cooling, beat powdered sugar, ½ cup butter (softened), cream, and peppermint in a large bowl. Spread evenly over cooled brownies.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a small pot melt mini chocolate chips and ½ cup butter on low heat, stirring constantly. Spread over chilled brownies.
Sprinkle with candy cane pieces and chill again for 30 - 60 minutes to help set up quicker, if desired.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Line the pan with parchment paper so the brownies lift out easily for slicing.
Let the brownies cool completely before adding the peppermint frosting.
Start with 2 tablespoons of cream, then add more only if the frosting needs to be softer.
Melt the mini chocolate chips and butter over low heat while stirring constantly so the topping stays smooth.
Make-ahead tip: chill the brownies until set, then slice and store them covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Store. Chill and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days (our favorite way). You can also keep them at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Freeze. Flash freeze in a large block or smaller pieces until it is solid. Wrap the large block with plastic wrap, then again with foil, or wrap individual slices with plastic and place them together in a Freezer Ziploc. Freeze for 1-2 months; unwrap before thawing.

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