Description
Rich chocolate brownies topped with decadent ganache and crushed peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Beat in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until the batter is thick.
- Spread the brownie batter into your prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before drizzling with chocolate ganache.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint on top, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
For neat slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg