Peppermint Brownies (Christmas Brownies)

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.

Why I LOVE these Christmas Brownies:

• Fancy but easy.  These are they type of Christmas treat that will impress, yet they are so simple; a chocolate brownie with peppermint frosting, melted chocolate and crushed candy canes on top.
• Customizable.  Feel free to mix it up.  Add mini marshmallows or crushed nuts on top, or substitute white chocolate drizzling.

Peppermint Brownies (a summary):

1. Make chocolate brownies.

2. Make peppermint frosting.

3. Frost Brownies once they cooled.

4. Make chocolate glaze. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzle chocolate over brownies.

5. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.

CONSIDER TRYING THESE HOLIDAY TREATS:

• Homemade Caramels
• Caramel Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
• Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
• Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake
• Caramel Hot Chocolate

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Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies

Peppermint Brownies are chocolate brownies with a peppermint frosting and chocolate glaze. They are everyone's favorite Christmas brownies.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 15

Calories: 472kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

For the Brownies:

• 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate (4 squares)
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

For the Peppermint Frosting:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 Tablespoons butter , softened
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 Tablespoon milk
• drop of red food coloring (to make it pink)

For the Chocolate Glaze:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4-5 candy canes , crushed

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Instructions

For the Brownies:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roughly chop the chocolate baking squares and place them in a microwave-safe bowl. 
• Cut the butter into tablespoon pieces and place in the bowl with the chopped baking chocolate.
•  Melt the chocolate and butter in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Set aside.
  
• In another bowl beat eggs for about 3 minutes until frothy. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat. 
• Add the melted chocolate and butter that you set aside.
• Combine flour and baking powder and gently stir into the brownie batter just until combined (don't over-stir!) Pour batter into a well-greased 9×13 pan.
• Bake for about 23-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

For the Frosting:

• Combine all frosting ingredients and beat until light and fluffy. 
• Add a little bit more milk to thin the frosting if needed. Gently spread the frosting over the cooled brownies.

For the Chocolate Glaze:

• Place the candy canes in a resealable bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into small pieces.
• Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and cook in 30 second intervals, stirring after each time, until smooth. 
• Drizzle the chocolate over the brownies and sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Our Best Bites

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2.8mg

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I originally shared this recipe November 2013. Updated December 2019 with process photos and improved instructions.