Peppermint Bark Brownies Recipe
Easy Peppermint Bark Brownies Recipe
Equipment
- Whisk or electric mixer.
- 9×9-inch baking pan
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
For the Peppermint Bark Topping:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Make the Brownie Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Bake the Brownies:
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
Prepare the Peppermint Bark Topping:
- First Layer: Melt semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies. Let set for 5 minutes.
- Second Layer: Melt white chocolate chips in the same manner. Stir in peppermint extract. Spread evenly over the semisweet chocolate layer.
Add the Finishing Touch:
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the white chocolate layer while still wet. Gently press them down to adhere.
Chill and Slice:
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the topping to set.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies from the pan. Slice into squares or rectangles with a warm knife for clean edges.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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