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Peppermint Brownies

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Rich, fudgy peppermint brownies layered with creamy peppermint frosting and silky chocolate ganache. A festive, decadent treat perfect for holidays or gifting.

Ingredients

Brownies:

Cooking spray

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

2 cups white sugar

3/4 cup cocoa powder

1 cup unsalted butter, melted

4 large eggs

1 tsp peppermint extract

Peppermint Frosting:

1/4 cup unsalted butter

2 cups powdered sugar

1 Tbsp milk (optional)

1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

1 drop red food coloring, or as needed

1 tsp milk (optional)

Chocolate Ganache:

1 cup whipping cream

1/4 cup unsalted butter

10 (1 oz) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together flour and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, combine sugar and cocoa powder, then add melted butter and mix well.
  3. Mix in eggs and peppermint extract, then fold in the flour mixture until just combined. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  4. Bake 40–50 minutes, until edges pull from the sides and top looks dry. Cool for 20 minutes.
  5. For frosting: cream butter, then add powdered sugar gradually. Add milk (if using), peppermint extract, and food coloring. Add additional milk if needed. Spread over cooled brownies; refrigerate to set.
  6. For ganache: heat cream and butter until simmering. Remove from heat and add chocolate; stir until smooth. Chill in freezer 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until thick but spreadable.
  7. Spread ganache over peppermint frosting. Slice into 16 brownies.

Notes

Top with crushed candy canes for extra holiday crunch.

Use dark cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor.

Mini chocolate chips can be added to the brownie batter.

Adjust peppermint extract for a stronger or lighter peppermint flavor.

Serve brownies chilled or at room temperature—no reheating needed.

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