These festive Peppermint Brownies are a decadent, made from scratch, eye catching layered brownie.They feature a fudgy, richly chocolatey base with a sweet and simple peppermint frosting, and a final decorative finish of peppermint candy.It’s cheery indulgence that’s likely to become a yearly holiday tradition! Who could resist a peppermint upgraded brownie? In this Christmas inspired recipe both the brownie base and the icing atop are enhanced with an authentic peppermint flavor.

Plus you get a final boost of flavor as well as satisfying hints of crunch from a sprinkle of finely crushed candy canes kissing the top.The brownie base is very simple.It’s made from an easy cocoa based brownie batter, rather than the extra step many brownie recipes call for of melting and cooling chocolate to add.

The frosting is also a breeze.It includes just a fair touch of cream cheese to balance the sweetness of the frosting, and to add more flavor without overpowering its lovely peppermint taste.Collectively this trio of flavors is a pairing meant to be! This is such an ideal recipe to add to your holiday dinner party meny.

I do however recommend making a double batch to tuck some away in the freezer.You’ll be glad you stashed some for later! Peppermint Brownie Recipe Ingredients All purpose flour: Builds the structure of the brownies.Dutch cocoa powder: This is available at many larger retailers now, if you can’t find it you can use r

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