Peppermint Boozy Brownies

• Refrigerated

  • 4 Eggs, large organic

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 4 oz Chocolate, unsweetened
  • 1 Chocolate topping
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 Peppermint filling
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt, fine
  • 6 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract, pure

• Snacks

  • 1 Brownie base

• Drinks

  • 1 tsp Espresso

• Dairy

  • 1 3/4 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream

• Desserts

  • 1 Peppermint candy canes

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 4 tbsp 100 proof peppermint schnapps
  • 4 tbsp Peppermint schnapps

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Description

Ingredients

• Brownie Base
• 4 Ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 Cups granulated sugar
• 4 Large organic eggs (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Peppermint Filling
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 Cups powdered sugar
• 4 Tablespoons 100 proof peppermint schnapps
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (substitute cashewmilk or canned coconut milk)
• Chocolate Topping
• 6 Ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 Tablespoons peppermint schnapps (or substitute water)
• crushed peppermint candy canes (optional)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with parchment paper and spray with baking spray, set aside.
• Brownie Base: Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave in a medium bowl. Start with one minute and stir. Continue heating in 15 second intervals until completely melted, Cool slightly, about 2 minutes.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs while gradually adding sugar.
• When all of the sugar is beaten in, slowly add the chocolate mixture. Continue beating until smooth.
• Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, do not over bake. Allow to cool completely.
• Peppermint Filling: Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl, gradually adding the milk and peppermint schnapps. Beat until smooth.
• Spread over cooled chocolate base. Place in the refrigerator to chill, 30 - 60 minutes
• Chocolate Topping: Place topping ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Heat in the microwave for one minute, stir. Continue heating and stirring until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
• Spread over chilled bars. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes, if desired.
• Place back in the refrigerator until completely chilled.
• Cut into desired shapes/sizes and serve.