Best 6 Peppermint Brownie Cups Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Peppermint Brownie Cups, a harmonious blend of classic chocolate indulgence and refreshing peppermint essence. These individual brownie cups boast a fudgy chocolate center enveloped in a crisp brownie crust, topped with a velvety peppermint ganache that bursts with minty flavor in every bite.

As you delve into this article, you'll discover two delectable variations of this tempting treat. The Classic Peppermint Brownie Cups adhere to the traditional recipe, offering a timeless combination of rich chocolate and invigorating peppermint. For those seeking a touch of sophistication, the Dark Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Cups elevate the experience with the intensity of dark chocolate, creating a symphony of deep, decadent flavors.

Each recipe is meticulously detailed, ensuring that every step is crystal clear, from the preparation of the brownie batter to the creation of the luscious peppermint ganache. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, these recipes are designed to guide you effortlessly towards success.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these Peppermint Brownie Cups, perfect for festive gatherings, special occasions, or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day. Embrace the minty freshness and chocolatey goodness that come together in perfect harmony, creating an unforgettable dessert experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

PEPPERMINT HOT COCOA BROWNIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 22

Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces
6 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
2 1/4-ounce packages unflavored gelatin powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Cooking spray
Crushed peppermint candies, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the brownies: Preheat the oven to 325˚. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides; coat with cooking spray. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Melt the butter and milk chocolate in a pot over medium-low heat, stirring. Remove from the heat and whisk in both sugars. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla and milk. Gently whisk in the flour mixture until just combined. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pan. Lift out of the pan using the foil overhang.
  • Meanwhile, make the topping: Combine the gelatin, salt and 1/4 cup water in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Let sit 2 minutes. Combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, without stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, 1 minute. With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the sugar syrup. Gradually increase the speed to high; beat until thick and fluffy, 12 to 14 minutes. Beat in both extracts.
  • Coat a rubber spatula with cooking spray; spread the topping on the brownies. Sprinkle with peppermint candies and let set, about 2 hours. Cut into pieces using a knife coated with cooking spray.

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

PEPPERMINT BROWNIES



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These crowd-pleasing treats start with a dense, chewy brownie that's topped with a layer of creamy peppermint filling, dark chocolate glaze, and a sprinkle of crushed peppermints. For the cleanest slices, chill the finished brownies thoroughly, then use a warm knife to slice them. Dip the knife blade into hot water and wipe it dry with a kitchen towel between each cut, and you'll be rewarded with clean layers of chocolate, peppermint and glaze. It's fine to sub chocolate chips for the chopped chocolate, just make sure they are fully melted before proceeding.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, finger foods, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 15 servings (one 9-by-13-inch pan)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Nonstick cooking spray
10 ounces/285 grams semisweet chocolate, chopped (or semisweet chocolate chips)
8 ounces/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup/220 grams light brown sugar
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 1/2 cups/310 grams confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup/160 milliliters sweetened condensed milk
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of fine sea salt
6 ounces/170 grams semisweet chocolate, chopped (or semisweet chocolate chips)
1/4 cup/60 milliliters heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Pinch of fine sea salt
1/2 cup/95 grams crushed peppermints or candy canes

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick spray, and line with parchment paper, leaving a 1 1/2-inch overhang on both sides (this will help you remove the brownies from the pan later).
  • Make the brownies: Place a medium heat-safe bowl over a medium pot of simmering water. Place the chocolate, butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar into the bowl. Heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is evenly melted. The mixture will be grainy; that's O.K.
  • Whisk the eggs into the chocolate mixture one at a time, then whisk in the vanilla extract. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix with a silicone spatula just until incorporated. Pour into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Make the peppermint filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, on medium-low, mix the confectioners' sugar, sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract and salt to combine. When the mixture appears well combined, scrape down the bowl well once, then mix on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes. During mixing, the mixture will appear light and fluffy, but when you stop, it may look softer and more liquid. That's O.K.
  • Spread the peppermint mixture over the surface of the cooled brownies and spread into an even layer. (It will be stiff but spreadable.) Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes.
  • While the brownies chill, make the glaze: Place a medium heat-safe bowl over a medium pot of simmering water. Place the chocolate, cream, butter and salt in the bowl. Heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is evenly melted. (Alternatively, this can be done in the microwave in a microwave-safe container in 15-second increments until fully melted.) Let the glaze cool for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the glaze over the chilled brownies and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the crushed peppermints evenly over the surface. Return to the refrigerator to chill until the chocolate is fully set, about 45 minutes more.
  • Use the parchment paper to lift the brownies out of the pan and use a sharp knife to cut them into 15 even pieces. For cleanest slices, dip the knife into warm water and dry with a clean towel in between each cut. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

PEPPERMINT BROWNIE COOKIES



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Brownies can be contentious. You may be an edge person or someone who loves middle pieces, a fudgy fanatic or a cakey purist. These cookies will please all brownie lovers, with chewy edges, tender centers and crunch from crushed peppermint candies. While any unsweetened cocoa powder will work in this recipe, Dutch-processed cocoa will make the cookies taste more chocolaty and round out their peppermint flavor. Whisking the eggs and sugars for a long time may seem fussy, but this process gives the cookie body, makes the batter easier to scoop and ensures a shiny top, the hallmark of any good brownie.

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces/113 grams semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (¾ cup)
1/2 cup/42 grams unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
1/2 packed cup/107 grams dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
3/4 cup/90 grams all-purpose flour
1/4 cup/41 grams crushed peppermint candy

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Put chocolate and ¼ cup/21 grams cocoa powder in a small heatproof bowl or glass measuring cup. Melt butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbly but not browned, and pour over the chocolate. Without stirring, let the mixture sit so the residual heat can melt the chocolate thoroughly while you whip the eggs and sugar.
  • Put the eggs, both sugars and the salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium-high speed until the mixture is pillowy and the sugars have begun to dissolve, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir the chocolate mixture until glossy and smooth. If any solid pieces remain, you can microwave the mixture in 10-second bursts until everything is melted.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the peppermint extract and then the chocolate mixture. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula, then add the flour and remaining ¼ cup/21 grams cocoa, and mix on low until a few streaks of flour and cocoa remain. Use the spatula to finish folding in the dry ingredients to avoid overmixing. The dough will be looser than traditional cookie dough but not as thin as brownie batter.
  • Use a ¼-cup cookie scoop or measuring cup to scoop 12 (2-ounce) balls of batter onto the prepared sheets and bake. After 10 minutes, take the sheets out of the oven and bang them once on the counter to create a craggy surface and dense texture. Sprinkle a bit of crushed peppermint candy in the center of each cookie and return to the oven for another 2 minutes.
  • Let cool completely on the baking sheets. The cookies will keep for 4 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

PEPPERMINT PATTY BROWNIES



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Brownies with York Peppermint Patties in them.

Provided by Pam

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups margarine
3 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
24 small peppermint patties

Steps:

  • Mix butter, sugar, and vanilla. Beat in eggs till well blended. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Blend well.
  • Reserve 2 cups of batter, set aside
  • Grease 13x9x2 inch pan. Spread remaining batter in prepared pan. Arrange peppermint patties in a single layer over batter about 1/2 inch apart.
  • Spread reserved 2 cups batter over patties. Bake 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50-55 minutes till brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.9 calories, Carbohydrate 97.7 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 536.6 mg, Sugar 50.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality semisweet chocolate chips for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this will result in tough brownies.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade peppermint extract instead of store-bought.
  • Garnish the brownies with crushed peppermint candy or chocolate shavings before serving.

Conclusion:

These peppermint brownie cups are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste by adding different toppings or extracts. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these peppermint brownie cups a try!

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