Peppermint Brownies

Name: Peppermint Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 brownies
Ingredients: 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; 4 oz. dark chocolate; ¼ cup heavy cream; Crushed candy canes

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11/11

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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.

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 whats 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.

Serial was the podcast the got me addicted to podcasts, as it was for many people. If you haven’t listened to Serial, I highly recommend it. It’s too much to get into here and I could probably go on about Serial for hours, so just look it up if you’re into crime mysteries and the law. It has such great journalism, a story that will draw you in, and huge case developments are happening as we speak! I’m also guilty of listening to tons of the podcasts about Serial – I’m slightly obsessed. Serial junkies, feel free to chat with me anytime about your theories :)

I also listen to hours upon hours of podcasts about food blogging. It’s so inspiring and refreshing to hear the voices behind some iconic bloggers, and both the Chopped Podcast and Food Blogger Pro Podcast have some seriously good interviews that will surely inspire. Being able to hear directly from ad experts, Pinterest experts, and bloggers who get millions of page views is invaluable.

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.

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 brownies are chock full of dark chocolate. A dose of peppermint extract and a scoop of Andes mint chips take these brownies into chilly mint territory. After they’re cooled, they’re topped with a rich chocolate ganache and garnished with crushed candy canes. Voila! Easy, beautiful brownies with the best hint of mint. This simple recipe is about to become a favorite – I know it. Enjoy!

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