Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
Making a big batch of chocolate peppermint brownies is what the holidays are all about. These are easy to make too because the brownie is a box mix! The homemade icing is what makes this so scrumptious.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1 box betty crocker dark chocolate brownie mix
- eggs
- oil
- water
Peppermint frosting:
- 1 C unsalted sweet cream butter softened
- 2 C powder sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 tsp heavy whipping cream
Chocolate ganache:
- 8 oz semi sweet chocolate
- 1 C heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 C crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Tear a piece of parchment paper off that will cover the whole bottom of the glass pan and slightly come up the sides
- Follow the directions on the back of the brownie box and once baked, allow to completely cool
- Once cooled, using a standing mixer, combine the butter, powder sugar, peppermint extract and heavy whipping cream.
- Mix on medium speed until combined and stiff peaks form.
- Spread the frosting onto the cooled brownies
- Place the frosted brownies into the fridge for about an hour for the frosting to harden.
- Once frosting is harden, place the 8 oz of semi sweet chocolate chips and 1 C of heavy whipping cream in a medium bowl
- Place bowl into the microwave for 45 seconds
- Using a whisk, mix until combined and smooth.
- Pour ganach over the frosting and sprinkle the crushed candy canes.
- Place back into the fridge for 2 hours before enjoying!
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.8mg