Christmas Peppermint Brownies
Christmas Peppermint Brownies are rich, dark chocolate, fudgy brownies, topped with a peppermint icing, a drizzle of peppermint chocolate ganache and pieces of candy canes.
Servings: 24 Pieces
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
Peppermint Brownies;
- ¾ Cup Butter (170g)
- 1 Cup Dark Chocolate (190g)
- ⅔ Cups Brown Sugar (130g)
- ⅓ Cup Sugar (75g)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1-2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour (120g)
- ⅓ Cup Cocoa (31g)
Peppermint Icing;
- ¼ Cup Butter, Softened (55g)
- 2 Cups Icing Sugar (240g)
- 2 teaspoon - 1 Tbsp. Peppermint Extract
- 2 Tbsp. Water
Chocolate Ganache;
- ½ Cup Dark Chocolate (100g)
- ½ Cup Cream
- ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract (Optional)
- 4 Candy Canes, Crushed
Instructions
Peppermint Brownies;
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9'x13" baking tin with baking paper.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate together.
- Mix the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, peppermint extract and vanilla extract together until the mixture becomes a light golden colour. (How much peppermint extract you add is your own personal taste).
- Mix in the chocolate mixture.
- Stir in the flour and cocoa until just combined.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. The top and sides will be set and the middle will have crumbs attached to a skewer inserted but should not be wet.
Peppermint Icing;
- Mix the butter, icing sugar, peppermint extract and water together until a smooth paste is created. Add more water as needed until smooth and spreadable consistency is achieved.
- Spread over the brownie and place in the fridge to set for 30 minutes while you make the ganache.
Chocolate Ganache;
- Heat the cream until near boiling point and then pour over the chocolate in a bowl and let it sit for two minutes. Stir until a smooth consistency.
- Add the peppermint extract if you wish and either spread over the peppermint icing or drizzle over.
- Sprinkle over the crushed candy canes and then slice and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg