Frosted Peppermint Brownies

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 4 Eggs

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 2 tsp Peppermint extract
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups White sugar

• Snacks

  • 1/4 cup Dark chocolate wafers

• Dairy

  • 2 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 2 tbsp Milk

• Desserts

  • 10 Candy canes

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate wafers (or chips)
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk (or heavy cream)
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 10 candy canes, crushed

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Then line with parchment paper so that it is easy to lift the brownies out of pan once baked. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
• In another medium bowl, combine butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate wafer. Melt in the microwave over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract.
• Stir in melted chocolate.
• Slowly stir in flour mixture until just incorporated.
• Spoon batter into prepared pan.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into middle comes out with just a few crumbs, and edges are set.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
• To make the peppermint frosting, beat butter in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until fully incorporated.
• Add milk and peppermint extract. Beat for about 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Gently fold crushed candy canes into frosting, if desired, or reserve to sprinkle on top of frosted brownies.
• Lift brownies out of pan by grabbing onto the parchment paper. Spoon frosting on top of brownies and spread evenly. Add crushed candy canes, if desired.
• Cut into squares and enjoy!