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These Peppermint Brownies are classic fudge brownies with peppermint extract and mint chips for a chilly winter twist. This easy brownie recipe is topped with dark chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes.
Since I work from home and tend to be by myself a lot, I pretty much constantly have to be listening to something. I don’t like baking or working in silence, and while I usually have music on, I’ve also become majorly obsessed with podcasts.
I’m the kind of person who sits in front of the TV with my laptop, doing a million other things, just listening to the TV and therefore missing half of what is going on in the show…so podcasts are pretty much the perfect source of entertainment for me because I can get everything that’s going on without actually having to watch anything. I get to listen to transfixing journalists tell investigative stories, or hear food bloggers be interviewed, or hear inspiring words about bettering myself. They help give a little mental stimulation at a time when I’m usually all in my head.
There’s something about podcasting that seems like a more personal and intimate form of entertainment than most. You’re letting someone’s voice accompany you throughout your day, keeping you occupied as you drive or work or in my case, bake and edit photos of peppermint brownies.
While making these brownies, I listened to a recent Food Blogger Pro podcast about Pinterest. Learning + being productive + getting delicious brownies out of it? Win-win-win – especially the brownie part.
What makes these Peppermint Brownies so good?!
- Loaded with dark chocolate
- Super fudgy
- Filled with peppermint extract & Andes mint chips
- Topped with chocolate ganache
- Easy to make
- Perfect for the holidays
A dose of peppermint extract and a scoop of Andes mint chips take these luscious peppermint brownies into chilly mint territory. After they’ve cooled, you’ll top them with a rich chocolate ganache and garnish with crushed candy canes. Voila! Easy, beautiful peppermint brownies, with the loveliest hint of mint. This simple recipe is about to become a favorite – I know it. Enjoy!
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Peppermint Brownies
Ingredients
- 6 oz. dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup 4 oz. unsalted butter
- ¾ cup 5¼ oz. granulated sugar
- ¼ cup 2 oz. light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup 2¾ oz. all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Andes mint chips
For the ganache
- 4 oz. dark chocolate
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line with parchment and lightly grease an 8x8” baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and cocoa powder together.
- Put the chocolate and butter in a large glass bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, and repeat until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth. Add the sugars. Whisk until completely combined. The mixture should be room temperature.
- Add 2 eggs to the chocolate mixture and whisk until combined. Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts and stir. Do not overbeat the batter at this stage or your brownies will be cakey.
- Sprinkle the flour mixture over the chocolate mixture. Using a rubber spatula (not a whisk), fold the flour mixture into the chocolate until just a bit of the flour mixture is visible. Fold in the Andes mint chips. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs attached. Cool brownies completely.
- Heat the heavy cream for 30 seconds until the microwave until bubbling. Add the dark chocolate and let sit for 1 minute before stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until the ganache is set before cutting into 16 equal squares with a very sharp knife.
- Brownies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
I just started Serial last week and I’m hooked! I can’t wait to hear what happens next! These brownies look amazing, Rachel! I love the rich chocolate and peppermint combo. Just perfect!
I think we need to start a new Serial thread in the group so we can discuss recent events. SO good!! I’m glad you started listening :) Thank you so much, Gayle!
I cannot believe it’s candy cane season already! I also love podcasts, they make driving so much better too. There’s seriously something to listen to no matter what my mood. You’re brownies look incredible!
I have no idea what I would do without podcasts now! I LOVE getting absorbed into the story! And Adnan totally didn’t do it….he just didn’t!!
PS. These brownies – loving!!!
Pretty sure you need to fedex me a bunch of these. They look incredible!
Haha! I am TOTALLY sitting on the couch, with netflix streaming in the background, not paying attention, and working on my laptop right now. :) #Greatminds I’m going to have to check out podcasts, because I’m tired of trying to find shows that are just interesting enough to listen to, but not so interesting that I feel like I’m missing out. #FoodBloggerProblems
Anyways, these brownies are fabulous, girlfriend! LOVING the peppermint flavor! And that chocolate ganache and crushed candy cane topping is everything! So festively fun! These would make a great gift too! Pinned! Cheers, my dear! :)
Oh my word these brownies look SO decadent-and I love the peppermint twist! Perfect as a Christmas gift!
Oh my gosh!! These look amazing! I’m salivating over here!! What a fun recipe! SO perfect for this time of year!! Oh my word, I love it!
These look unreal! Pinning :)
These brownies look so so good! I love chocolate and peppermint together and know they’d be perfect in these brownies!
I’ve been getting into podcasts lately too! Especially food blogger pro and chopped! So motivating :) Meanwhile I am in love with these gorgeous peppermint brownies. So perfect for the holidays!