Peppermint Brownies Recipe

If you are a fan of chocolate and peppermint, these easy peppermint brownies recipe are all that you need. These are just as perfect as fudge, have a bright and delicious peppermint taste, and can be made in just one pot! These candy cane brownies are elevated with both melted chocolate and cocoa powder for a really rich and fudgy brownie. 

Mix in some crushed candy canes to make the texture even better, and you’re ready to make Christmas brownies for gift and party occasions. They’re just the cutest homemade food gift to box up and share with friends, stick on a Christmas cookie plate, or bring to a Christmas party. They’re also a great way to utilize all of the random candy canes one tends to collect during the month of december. These are best eaten fresh; if you’re making these, then be sure to make some extra for yourself as well!

Ingredients of Peppermint Brownies

• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract or oil.
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup of chopped chocolate chips: 1/2 cup
• 3 tablespoons of peppermint crunch or crushed candy canes, divided

Equipment

Before you start baking, gather the necessary equipment:

• Baking pan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk or electric mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Parchment paper (optional)

If you have these tools at your disposal, it will definitely be much easier and more fun to do.

Making Process

Step:1- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place a foil or a piece of parchment paper underneath the baking dish for use.

Step:2- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat continuously. Put in sugar, cocoa powder, and salt and mix well. Simmer for a few more minutes, scooping the mixture around the pot regularly until the mix is hot to the touch. Take off from the fire and add the peppermint extract and then cool and rest for about 5-10 minutes.

Step:3- Then give the eggs one at a time; make sure you whip the batter very well after dropping the egg. Add the flour to the batter and mix it; Sprinkle something for the topping and mix it in chocolate chips.

Step:4- Place the batter into the prepared pan and spread it across; cover it with the saved chocolate chips and peppermint crunch. 

Step:5-Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until it rises, and when you press a toothpick in the middle, it can come out clean or with little crumbs. 

Step:5- It is important that it cool on a wire rack until completely cool and served.

Storage Tips

Store & Refrigerator: To ensure that your peppermint brownies recipe remains fresh, you should store them in an airtight container. These can be stored at room temperature for as long as three days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Freeze: For longer periods of storage, then frozen should be a good idea. Individual brownies need to be covered with plastic wrap before arranging them in a freezer-safe container. Frozen foods can be stored in a freezer for a period of up to three months.

Nutrition

• Calories: 130 kcal
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Calcium: 14mg
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 1g
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Sodium: 75mg
• Sugar: 12g
• Protein: 2g
• Potassium: 47mg
• Iron: 1mg

FAQ 

What makes brownies fudgy?

Brownies are fudgy when they have a high fat-to-flour ratio. I just use one stick of butter to 1/2 cup of flour and let the flour be nice and fudgy because I like the taste of it.

What cocoa powder is best for brownies?

Natural cocoa powder is the best cocoa powder to use when making brownies because it allows you to regulate the amount of sugar you want for your brownies.

Final Thoughts

This recipe for peppermint brownies recipe is quite simple, but it has all the qualities that can represent the holiday spirit. Filled with a delicious chocolate taste and the invigorating, unexpectedly cool mint kick, it will quickly become a loved treat by loved ones. Happy holidays, and sweet as these brownies are, happy baking, and have a wonderful holiday season too!