Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or 1 tablespoon extract from a peppermint oil) 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and eggs; mix well. Stir in peppermint extract and melted butter. Stir in flour and baking powder; mix well. Pour batter into prepared pan; bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool brownies on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Christmas Brownies
Christmas Brownies are chocolate heaven! Dark chocolate brownies, crowned with a gloriously rich, dark chocolate topping and sprinkled with crushed peppermint. These make for the perfect Christmas dessert! Looking for more holiday treats? Why not also try Turtle Candies and my Gingerbread Bundt Cake.
How to Make Peppermint Brownies
Mix your brownie ingredients with a stand mixer. Pour the batter into a prepped baking pan and bake for 50 mins. Mix your topping ingredients together. Pour the topping onto the cooled brownies and top with crushed peppermint canes. Allow the brownies to cool in the fridge. Serve and enjoy!
The balance between chocolate and peppermint works so well, these indulgent brownies are perfect for the holiday season! Biting through the silky ganache into the moist brownie is pure joy! Packed with dark chocolate, rich, moist and utterly indulgent – you have to try these peppermint brownies! They make for a fantastic Christmas dessert or holiday treat. Easy to make with the perfect peppermint kick – enjoy! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
