Peppermint Brownies – A Festive Holiday Dessert
These Peppermint Brownies are a festive treat featuring rich chocolate brownies topped with peppermint frosting and chocolate ganache — perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Brownies
- 16 ounce box brownie mix (plus ingredients needed for preparation)
- ½ cup crushed candy canes for topping
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- Peppermint Frosting
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- 2 drops red food coloring
- Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions, then allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting: beat softened butter until fluffy, then add confectioner’s sugar in batches. Add cream, fold in crushed candy canes and food coloring.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate or freeze for 20 minutes.
- Heat cream in the microwave for 60 seconds. Add chocolate chips, cover for 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Pour ganache over frosted brownies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.
- Freeze for about 20 minutes until set, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best ganache.
- Let brownies cool completely before frosting.
- Add more food coloring for a deeper red frosting.