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Easy Peppermint Brownies Recipe with Chocolate and Candy Cane Topping

Easy Peppermint Brownies Recipe

Fudgy boxed brownies are mixed with peppermint extract, topped with semisweet and white chocolate, and finished with crushed candy canes. This easy holiday dessert yields 16 brownies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownies
  • 1 box, about 18-19 ounces Fudgy brownie mix
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint extract
Topping
  • 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup White chocolate chips or vanilla baking chips
  • 1/3-1/2 cup Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions, using the eggs, vegetable oil, and water listed for this recipe. Stir in the peppermint extract until evenly distributed.
  3. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for the package's suggested time, generally 25–30 minutes, until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  4. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before adding the topping.
  5. Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 20–30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Spread the melted chocolate over the cooled brownies.
  6. Melt the white chocolate chips separately and drizzle them over the semisweet chocolate layer. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies while the chocolate is still soft.
  7. Refrigerate the pan for 20–30 minutes, or until the topping is firm. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

Notes

Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly fudgy. Use peppermint extract rather than mint extract for a traditional candy-cane flavor. Store covered, and cut the brownies after the topping has firmed.