Best 3 Frosted Peppermint Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our frosted peppermint brownies, a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint. These brownies are an irresistible treat, featuring a moist and fudgy center, a crisp and crackly top, and a creamy, minty frosting that elevates the experience to new heights.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERMINT BROWNIES



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Who doesn't love chocolate and peppermint brownies? These are rich and decadent and it'll be hard not to eat the whole pan in a sitting! Top with crushed candy canes, if desired.

Provided by thecraftinista

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
1 drop red food coloring, or as needed
1 teaspoon milk
1 cup whipping cream
¼ cup unsalted butter
10 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Combine sugar and cocoa powder for brownies in a separate bowl; add melted butter and mix with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in eggs and peppermint extract. Add flour mixture and stir until just combined; do not overmix. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool, about 20 minutes.
  • While brownies are cooling, cream butter for frosting in a large bowl. Slowly mix in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Add 1 tablespoon milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring; blend until smooth, adding 1 teaspoon milk if frosting seems too thick. Spread onto cooled brownies and place in the fridge to set.
  • Heat cream and butter for ganache in a saucepan over low heat until simmering. Remove from the heat, add chocolate, and stir until melted and smooth. Put in the freezer to set, about 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes so it doesn't get too hard.
  • Spread ganache on top of brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.8 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 120.7 mg, Sugar 48.5 g

FROSTED PEPPERMINT BROWNIES



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Easy brownie-mix brownies get dressed up for the holidays with frosting and crushed peppermint candy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1 1/4 cups Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16 oz container)
1/8 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract
Betty Crocker™ green or pink gel food color
Peppermint or spearmint candies, crushed, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownie batter as directed on box. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • In small bowl, stir together frosting, extract and food color until smooth. Spread frosting evenly over brownies. Sprinkle with crushed candies. For easier cutting, refrigerate about 15 minutes until frosting is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

PEPPERMINT BROWNIES



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My grandmother encouraged me to enter these mint brownies in the county fair some years ago—and they earned top honors! They're a delicious treat to serve during the holidays. —Marcy Greenblatt, Redding, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup canola oil
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
GLAZE:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil and grease the foil; set pan aside., In a bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. In a large bowl, beat oil and sugar until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture; stir in peppermint candies. Spread into prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread glaze over brownies; sprinkle with candies. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect fudgy texture, make sure to use a good quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder and don't overmix the batter.
  • For an extra minty flavor, add a teaspoon of peppermint extract to the brownie batter.
  • To get a smooth and creamy frosting, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to create the peppermint swirls.
  • For a festive touch, sprinkle some crushed candy canes or chopped peppermint pieces on top of the frosted brownies before serving.

Conclusion:

These Frosted Peppermint Brownies are the perfect holiday treat. They're fudgy, minty, and topped with a creamy frosting that will melt in your mouth. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that will impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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