These Peppermint Brownies Will Put You in the Holiday Spirit

What's the first thing you think of when you think of the holidays? Eggnog? Presents? A fireplace? For me it's peppermint. And when I think about peppermint, I instantly get excited for the holidays. These peppermint brownies are a great dessert if you're looking for something chocolatey and festive but not overpowered by peppermint.

Peppermint Brownies

• Prep Time:30 mins
• Cook Time:30 mins
• Total Time:1 hr
• Servings:24
• Medium

Ingredients

• 2 sticks unsalted butter cut into small pieces
• 16 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
• 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 4 candy canes crushed approx. 1/3 cup

• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper; allow 2 inches to hang over the edges.

• Step 2

  In a heatproof bowl, combine 2/3 of the chopped chocolate and the 2 sticks of butter. Place the bowl over a simmering pot of water and stir until melted.

  

• Step 3

  Scrape the chocolate into a different bowl and let cool. Add the remaining chopped chocolate and peppermint extract to the heatproof bowl and stir until melted. Place in a separate bowl to add to the top of the brownies later.

  

• Step 4

  In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and brown sugar together, then slowly whisk in the chocolate and butter mixture.

  

• Step 5

  Sprinkle in the flour and salt and whisk until all is well combined.

• Step 6

  Pour batter evenly into pan. Then add the separate peppermint and chocolate mixture along the top of the batter.

• Step 7

  After letting the brownies bake for 15 minutes, remove and sprinkle with the crushed candy canes. Then allow cook for 10 to 15 more minutes.

  

• Step 8

  Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool for 2 hours before eating.