Peppermint Brownies

recipe

Peppermint Brownies

by Brava Chef Erin

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Brava Chef Erin
About this Recipe

These brownies are sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Who doesn’t love chocolate and peppermint? These fudgy brownies are infused with peppermint extract and topped with a chocolate ganache frosting and crushed peppermint candies. You can use either striped peppermint candies or candy canes to sprinkle on top.

Ingredients

  • For the brownies:
  • 1.0 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.0 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2.0 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.0 cups melted butter
  • 4.0 count eggs
  • 1.0 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • For the chocolate ganache:
  • 0.5 cups melted semi sweet chocolate
  • 1.0 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2.0 tablespoons heavy cream
  • For the peppermint topping:
  • 0.3333333333333333 cups striped peppermint candies, crushed
  • cooking spray or butter

Equipment

Brava square pan

mixing bowls

spatula

knife

plastic wrap

whisk

wire cooling rack

Nutrition Information

Allergens: None

Tags

  • Chef's Picks
  • Kid Friendly
  • Christmas
  • American
  • Desserts
  • Recipes
  • Serves 4
  • Snack
  • Weekend

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep flour & egg mixtures

    • In medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside.
    • In another medium bowl, stir together butter and sugar.
    • Add eggs to butter and sugar mixture; whisk until combined.
    • Add peppermint extract; whisk well.
  2. 2

    Finish brownie batter

    • Gently fold flour mixture into egg mixture until no large lumps remain.
    • Lightly butter or spray Brava square pan; pour batter into pan.
  3. 3

    Bake brownies

    • Press green button to begin preheating.
    • When Brava is preheated, slide square pan into top shelf. Press green button to begin baking.
  4. 4

    Finish baking brownies

    • When Brava notifies you, carefully remove square pan and place on cooling rack.
    • Cool for 10-15 minutes.
    • While brownies are cooling, make chocolate ganache.
  5. 5

    Make ganache and frost brownies

    • In medium bowl, combine melted semi sweet chocolate and melted butter.
    • Whisk in heavy cream.
    • Pour chocolate ganache on top of brownies in square pan. Using spatula, spread frosting in even layer across tops of brownies.
    • Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies evenly over brownies.
    • Cover square pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. 6

    Finish and serve

    • When ready, run knife around perimeter of square pan and remove brownies.
    • Cut brownies into 16 squares and serve.