Description
Homemade peppermint brownies deliver pure chocolate-mint magic straight from your kitchen, blending rich cocoa with cool peppermint for a festive dessert that’ll make your taste buds dance. Grab your apron and whip up these delightful squares that combine classic brownie comfort with a refreshing seasonal twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Liquid and Sweet Components:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Chocolate Additions:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Warm up your oven to a precise 350°F (175°C), ensuring the perfect temperature for these decadent brownies.
- Generously coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent any stubborn sticking.
- Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring gently until completely liquefied.
- Remove the butter from heat and whisk in 2 cups of granulated sugar until the mixture looks smooth and glossy.
- Crack 4 large eggs into the butter-sugar mixture, adding 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and blend thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Sift 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon baking powder into the wet ingredients.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the batter gently, ensuring no flour pockets remain.
- Add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 32-35 minutes, checking for a slightly firm center.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Fold chocolate chips gently into the batter to keep them evenly distributed and prevent sinking to the bottom of the pan.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a deeper, richer chocolate flavor that makes these brownies extra decadent.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend without changing other ingredients.
- Crush candy canes and sprinkle on top just before serving to add a festive crunch and extra peppermint punch to your brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg