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Peppermint Brownies (Christmas Brownies)

My favorite Peppermint Brownies are take a regular chocolate brownie and top it with peppermint buttercream frosting and chocolate glaze. They are everyone’s favorite Christmas brownies!
As you may have noticed, I love brownies! I love  Classic chocolate brownies but I also love brownies with pizzazz, like these German Chocolate Brownies, Mississippi Mud Brownies and these amazing Christmas brownies.
Peppermint Brownie squares with chocolate frosting and crushed candy canes, served on a white plate.
Brownies by themselves are one of my favorite treats, but add some frosting, chocolate drizzle, and crushed candies on top and I’m officially in heaven!  These Peppermint Brownies are fudge-y, soft and delicious– the peppermint frosting and chocolate drizzle are amazing.

These brownies are so perfect for a Christmas cookie exchange because they make a lot, without having to roll out cookie dough and bake multiple batches! My mom always brought these amazing Mint Brownies to cookie exchanges and they were a huge hit, just like these Caramel and Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods are whenever I’ve served them.

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