Peppermint Bark Brownies
Decadent chocolate brownies swirled with crushed peppermint candies and topped with a layer of smooth white chocolate. These Peppermint Bark Brownies are the perfect festive treat for the holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Beat until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan.
- Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- Spread melted white chocolate evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the white chocolate.
- Let the white chocolate set completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the white chocolate before melting.
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