Description
A rich and fudgy brownie infused with peppermint flavor, topped with a smooth chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before topping with ganache and crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract.
- Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: peppermint brownie, chocolate brownie, holiday dessert