You might be ready to break out all the candy canes and peppermint candies in preparation for winter and Christmas recipes. I know I am! You will not want to miss this simple and delicious homemade Peppermint Brownies recipe. You won’t disappoint with yummy brownies with a hint of peppermint.
Peppermint Brownies (Makes 16)
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ stick unsalted butter, softened and cubed
- 1 and ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup peppermint bites, plus more for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper or foil and grease all around with shortening.
- Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar on medium until it is fluffy.
- Turn down the mixer to low and add in the cocoa powder.
- Add in the eggs one at a time while the mixer is still on low.
- Add in the flour and sea salt.
- Using a plastic spatula or spoon, fold in the peppermint bites and baking soda.
- Place brownie mix into the pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing.
- Garnish with extra peppermint bites (optional).
What’s your favorite peppermint dessert?
Robyn, these are so, so pretty and festive. They must smell and taste amazing! Thank you so much for sharing them with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned!
What a fabulous Christmas treat! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
I’m totally in love with this! Yummy! Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you being a part of our party, and I hope to see you on tonight at 7 pm. We love partying with you!
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls