Whip up a batch of easy, one bowl frosted Peppermint Brownies in a matter of minutes and make a second batch to give away as holiday gifts!
How do you improve a rich, thick, chocolate-filled brownie? You dress it up for the holidays by adding a layer of chocolate frosting and flavoring it with plenty of peppermint, of course!
We’ve been having wonderfully cool weather lately, and I’ve been baking like crazy. Honestly, I love this time of year, but after the holidays, I may need to live in yoga pants for a little bit! Luckily, I can count on the kiddos to make most of the treats disappear, and I’m sure I can find good homes for the rest. That’s the other nice thing about the holidays — gift giving!
And since we’re talking Christmas treats here, I just had to use peppermint. I made some peppermint sugar scrubs last week, and they smelled so incredibly good that I wanted to make something edible this time around.
I just used my favorite one-bowl brownie recipe and added some peppermint extract. Then, I made a simple frosting by scattering a bunch of chocolate chips over the brownies when they were done and allowing them to slowly melt into a layer of chocolaty goodness. Finally, I topped the whole thing off with some crushed peppermint candies.
It’s almost like a layer of peppermint bark over brownies — yum!
How to Make Frosted Peppermint Brownies
Frosted Peppermint Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips (divided)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- In a large pot or microwaveable bowl, melt the butter and 1 cup of the chips over low heat. If microwaving, heat chips and butter in short increments, stirring frequently
- When melted, remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract.
- Add eggs, sugar, cinnamon, flour and baking soda, and mix well.
- Stir in 1 cup of the chocolate chips, and pour mixture into a greased 13 X 9 baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of brownies comes out fairly clean.
- Remove from oven, turn off heat, and drop remaining cup of chocolate chips over the top. You can add more if you want a thicker layer of chocolate.
- Return the brownie pan to the oven and allow chips to melt.
- Remove again, and use a spatula to spread the melted chips evenly over the top.
- Top with peppermint candies, and cut into squares when cool.Enjoy!
Nutrition
We just finished the pan today. The kids took some in their lunches, and I may have tasted a few myself. But I have to, right? I have to test them before I write them up, just to make sure they taste good, and believe me, they sure do!
So if you love chocolate and peppermint, and you’re looking for easy treats to make for Christmas, try these peppermint brownies. I highly recommend them!
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Carol says
Okay, chocolate and candy canes…..what's not to love? I confess, I usually make brownies from a mix, but your recipe sounds super-easy and the end product looks delicious!
Dee M says
Thanks, Carol. This is probably the easiest brownie recipe I've seen, but the only problem is I tend to make them too often! 🙂
eclecticyellowhouse.com says
These look moist and delicious! Chocolate and mint together are one of my all time favorite combinations!
Kylee Ayotte says
So yummy – perfect for the holidays!
Mrs Bishop says
I love chocolate and peppermint together. Such a classic and delicious combination. Thanks for sharing!
Helen - family-friends-food says
Chocolate and mint is such as great combination. The peppermint sprinkle topping on these is just so pretty too.
Alia Cherry says
oh my goodness- my fav combo chocolate and peppermint!!
Dee M says
Thanks! We're definitely making more to give away. 🙂
Dee M says
This is one of my favorite combos too. 🙂
Dee M says
Isn't it the best combo ever?! We love it.
Dee M says
Thanks! The peppermint candies make it perfect for the holidays. 🙂
Dee M says
Classics are the best! Thanks so much!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
Oh yummy these look so good! Pinning to try! Thanks!
Teresa says
They sure are easy to make and look great to! Brownie is not something I bake for Christmas as we have a lot of other traditional cakes we make every year but I'm tempted to brake this tradition. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks, Linda. I hope you get a chance to make them! 🙂
Manila Spoon says
I love the sprinkling of crushed peppermint candies on top! It gives it a very lovely festive and holiday look! Looks so delicious! Abigail (Manilaspoon.com)
Kim and Julie (Sunflower Supper Club) says
I am now officially in the mood for Christmas. These brownies sound so delicious. Thanks for sharing them at the Weekend Potluck last week. I've pinned and added to my holiday baking list!
Dee M says
I love traditional recipes, but I have a weakness for anything chocolate too. 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks, Abigail. I love the extra peppermint flavor! 🙂
Dee M says
Yea – thanks so much for the pin! 🙂
Prairie Gal Cookin' says
These look amazing! Savin this recipe!!
Dee M says
Thanks! My kids just love them. 🙂
Anita Gregersen says
This sounds absolutely perfect for the Holidays! 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen says
What a great recipe and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Full Plate Thursday! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and come back to see us real soon.
Miz Helen