Description
Deliciously fudgy brownies infused with peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- ¾ + 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ¾ tsp peppermint extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ tsp espresso powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
- ¼ cup salted butter (melted, for frosting)
- ½ cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 â…“ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2–3 tablespoons whole milk
- Crushed peppermint candy (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt ½ cup salted butter until smooth and stir in light brown sugar.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the peppermint extract.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, cornstarch, and baking powder in a separate bowl, then fold into wet mixture.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips, saving a few for topping.
- Spoon batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for about 30 minutes.
- Let brownies cool completely before frosting with a mixture of melted butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk.
- Top with crushed peppermint candy and enjoy!
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brownies, festive, peppermint, dessert, holiday