Peppermint Frosted Brownies makes the perfect holiday treat. A fudgy brownie with a peppermint cream cheese frosting topped with crushed candy canes.
Yields 12
Chocolate cocoa brownies frosted with peppermint cream cheese frosting sprinkled with candy cane pieces. These festive treats are a great kick start into the holiday baking season.
10 minPrep Time
25 minCook Time
35 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
Brownies
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter,
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/3 cup of Andes Peppermint Crunch Thins (or use Peppermint Bark)
Cream Cheese Frosting
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 - 1/3 cup Peppermint Hershey's Kisses
1 teaspoon pink food gel coloring (optional)
Crushed peppermint candy canes, for topping
Festive sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Line a square 8x8 pan with parchment paper leaving a 2" overhang for easy removal. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
- Place butter into a large mixing bowl and microwave until melted. Whisk in sugar and oil and mix until well combined. Whisk in eggs slowly, one at a time, and vanilla stirring until combined.
- Slowly fold in the flour mixture with a spatula until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peppermint crunch thins.
- Transfer batter to prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until baked through. Remove and let cool completely, about an hour. Lift parchment and brownies out of pan and cut into squares to serve.
Cream Cheese Frosting- Finely chop Peppermint Hershey's Kisses. Place in a heat safe bowl and microwave in 20 second increments until melted. Set aside and let cool slightly
- Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until creamy.
- Gradually add sugar and melted Hershey's Kisses, beating at low speed until smooth.
- To make the frosting pink, add a drop or two of pink food gel coloring.
- Spread frosting over brownies evenly with an offset spatula.
- Sprinkle with chopped candy canes and festive sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Frosted brownies can be stored in airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days.