Dark Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
The combination of chocolate and peppermint found in peppermint brownies brings about an instant holiday spirit vibe. These delicious and festive peppermint brownies are a heavenly way to combine those amazing flavors.
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 364kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 15 starlight peppermint candies crushed
Instructions
- Spray a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper, and preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Mix the flour, dark cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Blend in the eggs and the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Stir in the flour mixture, blending until combined.
- Carefully fold the dark chocolate chips in.
- Pour the brownie batter mixture in the greased baking pan. Cook for 20-30 minutes until the edges are starting to get brown.
- While the brownies are baking, use a food chopper or food processor to crush the peppermint candy.
- Bring the brownies out of the oven when cooked and sprinkle the peppermint candy on top of the brownies.
- Return to the oven and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, and then slice when at room temperature.
Notes
Don’t overmix. Overmixing brownie mix can cause it to become tough. Only mix until ingredients are blended.
Use candy canes. If it is candy cane season, they can be used instead of the Starlight mints. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different flavors, too. Chocolate mint candy canes and cherry candy canes can provide a neat twist on this dessert.
Try crumbled Oreo cookies. Looking for something different from crushed candy canes? Try crumbled mint Oreo cookies. It gives the flavor of chocolate and peppermint but with a different look and texture.
Use candy canes. If it is candy cane season, they can be used instead of the Starlight mints. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different flavors, too. Chocolate mint candy canes and cherry candy canes can provide a neat twist on this dessert.
Try crumbled Oreo cookies. Looking for something different from crushed candy canes? Try crumbled mint Oreo cookies. It gives the flavor of chocolate and peppermint but with a different look and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg