Peppermint Layer Brownies
Ingredients
The brownies
-
1
package
family-size fudge or dark-chocolate brownie mix
-
½
cup
butter (1 stick)
-
7
tablespoons
butter
The frosting
-
2 ½
cups
confectioners’ sugar
-
3
tablespoons
heavy cream
-
1
teaspoon
peppermint extract
The ganache
-
12
ounces
semi-sweet chocolate chips or baking chocolate
-
½
cup
butter
-
1
teaspoon
peppermint extract
Optional toppings
-
1
tablespoon
crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F and prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions.
- Line a 13x9" pan with foil and lightly grease it.
- Spread the brownie mix evenly in the pan and bake for 25 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Once baked, cool the brownies on a rack.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract to make the frosting.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and pour the ganache over the frosting layer, smoothing it out.
- Sprinkle with crushed candy canes or peppermint candies, if using, and chill until the ganache hardens.
- Lift the brownies out of the pan using the foil and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
20 brownies
Calories
247
Total fat
16g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
1g
Sodium
80mg
Cholesterol
27mg
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