Turn and cut into another four rows to make sixteen squares. Let the cream cheese frosting firm up in the fridge for about 15 minutes before topping with the crushed peppermint.
To get the cleanest cut edges, I recommend chilling the brownies once you top them with the cream cheese frosting, but before you add the peppermint on top since it will start to dissolve in the fridge. If you’re using candy canes, you’ll need about three in total. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix until light and fluffy, being careful not to overmix.Ĭarefully spread the frosting on top of the brownies and top them off with finely crushed peppermint. With the mixer on low, slowly add in spoonfuls of confectioners sugar followed by the peppermint extract. Cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Next, you’ll get started on the peppermint frosting. Cool for 30 minutes on a cooling rack before gently running a knife around the edges of the pan and gently lifting them out of the pan by the parchment paper. Bake brownies for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center of it comes out clean. With the mixer on low, slowly add in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the chocolate mixture and mix just until combined.Ĭarefully pour the batter into the pan and smooth it out until it is even. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Go ahead and transfer the chocolate mixture to a stand mixer, add sugar and peppermint extract, and mix on medium until it is well blended.Īdd eggs, one at a time, and mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Next, heat butter and chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring it until it melts. Now let’s bake! Start off by lining an 8 or 9 inch square pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350º.
Trust me, you’ll definitely want more than just one! A sprinkling of crushed peppermint on top gives them a nice crunch. These Peppermint Brownies are rich and fudgy and their peppermint flavored frosting is fluffy, light, and refreshing. One of my all time favorite flavors this time of year is peppermint! It’s refreshing and light and is great on its own, but is even better when paired with chocolate.
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