Description
Rich chocolate brownies layered with a cool peppermint filling and topped with silky chocolate ganache. These bars are fudgy, creamy, and perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a minty chocolate dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then stir until a thick brownie batter forms.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then let the brownie layer cool completely in the pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar with the peppermint extract until a smooth, spreadable peppermint layer forms. Spread it evenly over the cooled brownie base.
- Warm the heavy cream, pour it over the semi sweet chocolate chips, and stir until smooth to make the ganache.
- Pour the ganache over the peppermint layer and spread gently.
- Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy over the top.
- Chill until fully set, then slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- Let the brownie base cool completely before adding the peppermint layer so the layers stay neat.
- Chill the brownies before slicing for cleaner squares.
- Use a warm knife and wipe it clean between cuts for the best presentation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
Keywords: layered peppermint brownies, peppermint brownie bars, chocolate peppermint dessert, holiday brownies, fudgy mint brownies, brownie bars with ganache