Peppermint Brownies
These are a triple threat with a bottom layer of deep, dark chocolate fudgy brownies, a middle pink layer of creamy peppermint, and a top glaze of glossy chocolate sauce. When devoured at room temperature, the entire bite melts in your mouth but it’s also good to know that these keep their shape with each of their distinct, beautiful layers.
httpv://youtu.be/8wS8UxSm_QE
Peppermint Brownies
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Author: The Squishy Monster
Serves: 4-6 Servings
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 2 sticks soft, unsalted butter
- 1 c brown sugar
- 2 c white sugar
- 1 tb vanilla extract {or coffee flavored liqueur}
- 4 room temperature eggs
- 1½ c unbleached flour
- 1 ts fine salt
- 1 c unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 c chocolate chips
Peppermint Filling
- 1 stick soft unsalted butter
- 3 oz soft cream cheese
- 1½ ts peppermint extract
- Pink color {I used 2 drops of red}
- 2½ c sifted powdered sugar
- Pinch of fine salt
Chocolate Glaze
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 5 tb unsalted butter
- Crushed candies/sprinkles {optional}
Instructions
- For the brownies, in the first bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy {about 3-5 minutes}
- Blend in the extract/liqueur and eggs, one at a time.
- In the second bowl, sift together the flour, salt, cocoa, and chocolate. Make sure the chocolate gets coated with the all the dry mixture.
- Mix bowls one and two together in thirds. Mix just to combine {don’t over mix}.
- In a sprayed pan, bake at 350 for about 25-35 minutes {I like them under baked}
- Cool completely.
- For the filling, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
- Mix in the peppermint and color.
- Slowly add in the sifted powdered sugar {it helps to measure after you sift}.
- Spread onto the cooled brownie and pop the entire thing in the fridge for the filling to harden a bit {about 30 minutes}.
- For the glaze, melt the chocolate and butter together {in a double boiler or in 30 second intervals in the microwave}. Stir well for a smooth consistency and spread evenly onto the top of the filling. {Top with sprinkles or crushed candy if desired}. Allow this to set in the fridge for about 30 minutes as well before cutting into squares. {When the brownies are entirely firm, it’s easier to cut neater squares and it also helps to swipe the knife clean before eat cut}.
Notes
Time does not include inactive prep: chilling.
Love,
Your Squishy Monster ^.~
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Ermagherd! These look amazing! I’ve been on a health kick lately but hey, Christmas is coming up, so who knows, I may give these a whirl! I can taste peppermint in my mouth now haha! I love the colours, too, so pretty
Oh Angela, you are so bad! Fudgie Chocolate and peppermint too!!! Oh how festive and I am so sure dee…li…cious! Thank you so much for sharing, Angela…
P.S Love the color of your nail polish:)
ooooh these brownies are everything I could want!
G’day Angela, is only brekkie, true!
But I could go for one of these, perhaps two!
Cheers! Joanne
I hate to think how many wonderful recipes like this I’ve missed over the past 3 weeks or so! I don’t generally like minty desserts but find those with lots of chocolate a very nice – can’t beat the “melt in your mouth” aspect either! I love how you describe the flavor/texture/etc at the end of your videos. You’re such a pro. Hope you’ve been well and please forgive my absence, which will probably continue for a while, htough I do hope to check in more often than once a month!
Triple threats that involve chocolate and peppermint are my favorite kind!
Insanely delicious! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
that is like 1000 calories a bite! i LOVE IT!!! hahaha yep i made brownies in cupcakes instead of big pan. then i frosted them with vanilla frosting loaded with ground up/powdered candy canes. U WERE MY INSPIRATION. unfortunately i couldn’t find peppermint extract so i used the candy cane dust for the flavor. haha
Looks like a perfect combination of flavours!
Chocolate and pepper mint are such a lovely delicious combination Angie! Thank you. Have a great day!!
Love.
Les.
Yep, I think triple threat is a great way to describe these brownies. not huge on peppermint taste but I would sacrifice myself this time
I love peppermint and chocolate!! Seriously they are the best combo ever!! LOVE it!! And perfect for this time of year!
amazing,adorable and absolutely festive squares….our favorite treat and can almost have a bite into these all the time…so good,thanks
Great XMAS brownie, totally gotta make these.
Love the peppermint twist!
Oh, no! I shouldn’t have clicked here Your brownies look so tempting, so soft, chocolatey, rich… I have already eaten too much sweets and it’s not even Christmas yet! Fantastic video!
’tis the season to be fat, merry, and jolly =)
Thanks!!
I hope you guys enjoy them!
Thank YOU!
I feel the same way =)
I urge you to try these at least once–they’re awesome!
Thanks, Les—hope yours was lovely!
CHEERS, Asmita!!
And the edible triple threat varieties are my fave, of course =)
Thanks, Tandy!
I’m honored, Brain! I feel like a bit more sweets in this world would only make it sweeter and I love sharing the cheer and joy with baked treats, especially this time of year. I hope it was a great one for you guys…and happy new year!!
That little Joshua is so adorable, I don’t know how I’d even part with that sweet boy for a second—I hope you guys enjoyed your first Christmas with baby. What a blessing. Merry Christmas, V!
Cheers, Joanne =)
Makes me happy to hear =)
Aw thanks, Louise! I hope you’re enjoying the holidays!
You know I’m a sucker for pink =)