Keto Peppermint Layer Brownies
Ingredients
The Brownies
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1
bag
Keto and Co Fudge Brownie Mix (10.2 ounces) or other keto brownie mix
-
as needed
various
ingredients to prepare brownies according to package instructions
The Peppermint Buttercream
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6
tablespoons
butter (melted)
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2 ⅓
cups
Confectioners Swerve
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3
tablespoons
heavy cream
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1
teaspoon
peppermint extract
The Chocolate Ganache
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6
tablespoons
butter (at room temperature, cut into small squares)
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9
ounces
sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1
teaspoon
peppermint extract
Optional Toppings
-
as needed
various
sugar-free candy canes or peppermint candies (crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and transfer the batter to the baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes and allow the brownies to cool in the dish on a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, Confectioners Swerve, heavy cream, and peppermint extract to make the buttercream.
- Once the brownies are completely cooled, spread the buttercream over the top.
- Chill the brownies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- For the ganache, combine butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in peppermint extract and pour the ganache over the chilled buttercream, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- If desired, top with crushed candy canes or peppermint candies and chill until the ganache is hardened.
- Lift the brownies out of the dish using the parchment paper and slice into 16 pieces with a warm knife.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
16 brownies
Calories
259
Total fat
24g
Total carbohydrates
53g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
111mg
Cholesterol
86mg
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