Description
Easy Peppermint Brownies are a delicious chocolate treat with a refreshing mint flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a simple dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add peppermint extract and chocolate chips; stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool, then top with crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a richer flavor, add more chocolate chips.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste for more or less mint flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Easy Peppermint Brownies, brownies, dessert, mint, chocolate