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Peppermint Brownies

★★★★★ from 8 reviews

(Last updated December 10, 2020)Brownies· Chocolate· Desserts· Recipe Index

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These Peppermint Brownies are classic fudge brownies with peppermint extract and mint chips for a chilly winter twist. This easy brownie recipe is topped with dark chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes.

These Peppermint Brownies are classic fudge brownies with peppermint extract and mint chips for a chilly winter twist. This easy brownie recipe is topped with dark chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes.

Since I work from home and tend to be by myself a lot, I pretty much constantly have to be listening to something. I don’t like baking or working in silence, and while I usually have music on, I’ve also become majorly obsessed with podcasts.

I’m the kind of person who sits in front of the TV with my laptop, doing a million other things, just listening to the TV and therefore missing half of what is going on in the show…so podcasts are pretty much the perfect source of entertainment for me because I can get everything that’s going on without actually having to watch anything. I get to listen to transfixing journalists tell investigative stories, or hear food bloggers be interviewed, or hear inspiring words about bettering myself. They help give a little mental stimulation at a time when I’m usually all in my head.

These Peppermint Brownies are classic fudge brownies with peppermint extract and mint chips for a chilly winter twist. This easy brownie recipe is topped with dark chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes.

There’s something about podcasting that seems like a more personal and intimate form of entertainment than most. You’re letting someone’s voice accompany you throughout your day, keeping you occupied as you drive or work or in my case, bake and edit photos of peppermint brownies.

While making these brownies, I listened to a recent Food Blogger Pro podcast about Pinterest. Learning + being productive + getting delicious brownies out of it? Win-win-win – especially the brownie part.

These Peppermint Brownies are classic fudge brownies with peppermint extract and mint chips for a chilly winter twist. This easy brownie recipe is topped with dark chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes.

What makes these Peppermint Brownies so good?!

  • Loaded with dark chocolate
  • Super fudgy
  • Filled with peppermint extract & Andes mint chips
  • Topped with chocolate ganache
  • Easy to make
  • Perfect for the holidays

A dose of peppermint extract and a scoop of Andes mint chips take these luscious peppermint brownies into chilly mint territory. After they’ve cooled, you’ll top them with a rich chocolate ganache and garnish with crushed candy canes. Voila! Easy, beautiful peppermint brownies, with the loveliest hint of mint. This simple recipe is about to become a favorite – I know it. Enjoy!

These Peppermint Brownies are classic fudge brownies with peppermint extract and mint chips for a chilly winter twist. This easy brownie recipe is topped with dark chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes.

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These Peppermint Brownies are classic fudge brownies with peppermint extract and mint chips for a chilly winter twist. This easy brownie recipe is topped with dark chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes.

Peppermint Brownies


★★★★★

4.8 from 8 reviews

  • Author: Rachel Conners
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
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These Peppermint Brownies are classic fudge brownies with peppermint extract and mint chips for a chilly winter twist. This easy brownie recipe is topped with dark chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes.


Ingredients

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  • 6 oz. dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup (5¼ oz.) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (2 oz.) light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • ⅔ cup (2¾ oz.) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Andes mint chips

For the ganache

  • 4 oz. dark chocolate
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • Crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line with parchment and lightly grease an 8×8” baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and cocoa powder together.
  3. Put the chocolate and butter in a large glass bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, and repeat until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth. Add the sugars. Whisk until completely combined. The mixture should be room temperature.
  4. Add 2 eggs to the chocolate mixture and whisk until combined. Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts and stir. Do not overbeat the batter at this stage or your brownies will be cakey.
  5. Sprinkle the flour mixture over the chocolate mixture. Using a rubber spatula (not a whisk), fold the flour mixture into the chocolate until just a bit of the flour mixture is visible. Fold in the Andes mint chips. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs attached. Cool brownies completely.
  7. Heat the heavy cream for 30 seconds until the microwave until bubbling. Add the dark chocolate and let sit for 1 minute before stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
  8. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until the ganache is set before cutting into 16 equal squares with a very sharp knife.
  9. Brownies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Category: Dessert

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  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    November 11, 2015 at 6:05 am

    I just started Serial last week and I’m hooked! I can’t wait to hear what happens next! These brownies look amazing, Rachel! I love the rich chocolate and peppermint combo. Just perfect!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 11, 2015 at 6:41 am

      I think we need to start a new Serial thread in the group so we can discuss recent events. SO good!! I’m glad you started listening :) Thank you so much, Gayle!

      Reply
  2. Liora @ Allthingsloveli says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:49 am

    I cannot believe it’s candy cane season already! I also love podcasts, they make driving so much better too. There’s seriously something to listen to no matter what my mood. You’re brownies look incredible!

    Reply
  3. Annie says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:43 am

    I have no idea what I would do without podcasts now! I LOVE getting absorbed into the story! And Adnan totally didn’t do it….he just didn’t!!

    PS. These brownies – loving!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:52 am

    Pretty sure you need to fedex me a bunch of these. They look incredible!

    Reply
  5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Haha! I am TOTALLY sitting on the couch, with netflix streaming in the background, not paying attention, and working on my laptop right now. :) #Greatminds I’m going to have to check out podcasts, because I’m tired of trying to find shows that are just interesting enough to listen to, but not so interesting that I feel like I’m missing out. #FoodBloggerProblems
    Anyways, these brownies are fabulous, girlfriend! LOVING the peppermint flavor! And that chocolate ganache and crushed candy cane topping is everything! So festively fun! These would make a great gift too! Pinned! Cheers, my dear! :)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:44 am

    Oh my word these brownies look SO decadent-and I love the peppermint twist! Perfect as a Christmas gift!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Cailee says

    November 11, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    Oh my gosh!! These look amazing! I’m salivating over here!! What a fun recipe! SO perfect for this time of year!! Oh my word, I love it!

    Reply
  8. Medha (Whisk and Shout) says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    These look unreal! Pinning :)

    Reply
  9. aimee @ like mother like daughter says

    November 11, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    These brownies look so so good! I love chocolate and peppermint together and know they’d be perfect in these brownies!

    Reply
  10. Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says

    November 11, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    I’ve been getting into podcasts lately too! Especially food blogger pro and chopped! So motivating :) Meanwhile I am in love with these gorgeous peppermint brownies. So perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
  11. karrie @ Tasty Ever After says

    November 11, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    I am completely addicted to all the real crime shows on TV so I’m psyched to hear about the Serial podcast series. I already googled it and will be listening to my first episode tomorrow :) Now, on to these brownies…Oh. My. Gawd. They look so moist and chocolaty and absolutely delicious. Love the flavors of mint and chocolate together and I’ll be adding these brownies to my Xmas dessert tray this year!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 11, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      You’re going to LOVE it, Karrie! Thanks so much :)

      Reply
  12. Elio says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:13 am

    These were very easy to make and tasted great! Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe!

    ★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 12, 2015 at 6:07 am

      So glad that you enjoyed them, Elio!

      Reply
  13. Nora @ Savory Nothings says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:12 am

    I love podcasts exactly because I can never concentrate on one thing at a time anyways! Unless you’re putting a plate of these peppermint brownies in front of me, because eating them would be all I’d think about ;) Gosh they look AMAZING, Rachel!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 12, 2015 at 6:10 am

      Haha thank you Nora!! I’m so the same way :)

      Reply
  14. Monica says

    November 12, 2015 at 7:43 am

    I love to check out peppermint brownie recipes because my son really flips for them. These look crazy fudgy and wonderful!!

    Reply
  15. Ashley says

    November 12, 2015 at 8:54 am

    Oh these are making me just so excited for Christmas baking! They look wonderful! I love listening to podcasts too … except I get so wrapped up in them that I forget to actually do work haha So no podcasts while working for this girl :)

    Reply
  16. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    November 12, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Pretty sure we are the same person! I always have the TV on but I only comprehend the dialogue because I’m doing ten million other things. Those are two of my favorite podcasts! Love that it’s time to peppermint all things… these brownies look like perfection!

    Reply
  17. marcie says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Chocolate and peppermint is my favorite at Christmas time, and these brownies look like perfection!

    Reply
  18. karrie @ Tasty Ever After says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    I’m constantly watching those real life crime TV shows so I’m checking out the Serial podcasts ASAP. Oh my, these brownies are out of control fudgy!!! Your pics are so beautiful and I wish I could reach in and grab one to eat right now :) Def adding these to my Christmas dessert tray this year.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  19. carla says

    November 17, 2015 at 6:16 am

    can i make this as cupcakes? i love cipcakes and choco mint combo! ok while waiting for your reply, amma go check out the serial podcast :)

    thanks!!!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 17, 2015 at 7:05 am

      Hi Carla! You could definitely make these in the muffin pan, just adjust the baking time to make sure you don’t overcook. I would start checking them at about 16 minutes :) hope you like Serial!

      Reply
  20. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    November 18, 2015 at 5:32 am

    What a perfect winter treat! I have never heard of those food podcasts. I’ll have to check them out!

    Reply
  21. Rayna says

    November 30, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    These look amazing! Do you know if there are any adjustments I would need to make for high altitude? We are at about 5,600 ft. here.

    Reply
  22. Trish Pines says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Hi – What kind of dark chocolate do you recommend for the peppermint brownies? I’m making them this weekend.

    Thanks!
    Trish Pines

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 8, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      Hi Trish, I use semi-sweet chocolate that I buy in the bulk bins at WinCo. I think it’s cocoa percentage is around 56%. You can use a darker chocolate if you prefer a darker, more bitter chocolate flavor. Semi-sweet chocolate chips would work as well! Enjoy :)

      Reply
      • Trish Pines says

        December 9, 2015 at 7:49 am

        Thanks for the tips!

        Reply
  23. Colleen says

    December 14, 2015 at 11:03 am

    Can I use a different brownie mix and then use your ganache topping? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Hi Colleen – definitely! You can use this ganache on top of any brownie recipe you’d like. Enjoy.

      Reply
  24. Merrianne McDonald says

    December 31, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    These are do good. Almost like fudge. I tried them today without the peppermint and they were still great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  25. Jacelyn Kuan says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:53 am

    Hi can I replace granulated sugar with caster sugar ?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 10, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      I haven’t used caster sugar too much, but it should be fine!

      Reply
  26. Ashley says

    December 23, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    Made these last night and they turned out wonderful. A very rich dark chocolate taste so I’m thinking to use milk chocolate instead of dark for the ganache next time I make these. Thanks for the festive dessert!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Bakerita | Rachel Conners says

      December 23, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      So glad you’re enjoying them, Ashley!! Thanks so much for the feedback :)

      Reply
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