Red Velvet Peppermint Brownies
The cream cheese frosting on top really makes these delicious and the crushed candy canes give them a delicious minty flavor. If candy canes aren’t your thing, you can always replace it with sprinkles or just stick with the frosting alone.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: red velvet peppermint brownie recipe, red velvet peppermint brownies
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Brownie:
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1/4 C canola oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 C whole milk
Icing:
- 1 C unsalted sweet cream butter softened
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 C powder sugar
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 C crushed candy canes
Brownies:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Tear off a large sheet of parchment paper, long enough for it to come up the sides of the 9x13 baking dish
In a standing mixer, make the brownie mix as directed on the back of the box
Pour brownie batter into the baking dish
Continue using the standing mixer for the red velvet part
Using the standing mixer, combine the cake mix, oil, egg, and milk and mix until combined
Spoon onto brownie layer
Using a butterknife pull through the red velvet to give a swirl look
Bake for 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Let cool completely
Icing:
Using a standing mixer, combine all ingredients and mix on medium speed until combined and stiff peaks
Scoop frosting onto the brownies and spread evenly
Sprinkle candy canes
Let frosting harden for about 10 minutes before cutting into bars and enjoying.
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2.2mg