Description
Delightful fudgy brownies infused with peppermint, topped with smooth ganache and crushed peppermint candies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix with the sugar until combined.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and half of the crushed peppermint.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it’s just about to boil. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Allow the brownies to cool slightly before pouring the ganache over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint on top.
- Let the brownies set before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
Let the brownies cool completely before cutting for cleaner, neater squares. For a stronger peppermint flavor, consider using peppermint extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: brownies, peppermint, dessert, chocolate, holiday treat