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Peppermint Brownies

Peppermint Brownies – Rich, Fudgy & Bursting with Holiday Mint Bliss!
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Delicious Peppermint Brownies topped with creamy peppermint frosting and rich chocolate ganache, perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounce box brownie mix (and ingredients needed to prepare brownies according to box – usually water, eggs, oil)
  • ½ cup crushed candy canes for topping
  • ¾ cup butter, softened for frosting
  • 2 cups confectioner’s sugar for frosting
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream for frosting
  • ½ cup crushed candy canes for frosting
  • 2 drops red food coloring for frosting
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream for ganache
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips for ganache

Instructions

  1. Prepare an 8×8 square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions in the prepared pan, then allow to cool.
  3. Prepare the frosting while the brownies are cooling. Add butter to a stand mixer or large bowl with an electric mixer and beat until light and fluffy. Add confectioner’s sugar in batches and beat until well combined. Add heavy whipping cream, then fold in peppermint candies and food coloring.
  4. Top the cooled brownie base with buttercream frosting, spread evenly, then refrigerate or freeze while preparing the ganache. (We recommend in the freezer for 20 mins.)
  5. Add cream to a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 60 seconds or until beginning to steam. Immediately add chocolate chips and cover for 3 minutes, then whisk until creamy.
  6. Pour ganache over frosted brownies, and sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy over top of the ganache. Chill in the freezer until the ganache is set – about 20 minutes.
  7. Remove brownies from the pan to a cutting board using the parchment paper, then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of crushed candy canes.
  • Make sure the brownies are completely cooled before adding frosting and ganache.

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