Description
Rich, chocolatey brownies topped with cool peppermint frosting, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Melt the unsalted butter and unsweetened chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted chocolate mixture and granulated sugar until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until no streaks remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk or cream, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Spread the peppermint frosting over the cooled brownies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Chill for clean slices if desired.
Notes
Melt chocolate slowly to avoid burning. Do not overmix after adding flour. Chill before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, peppermint, chocolate, holiday treats