Peppermint Fudge Brownies Recipes

PEPPERMINT-FUDGE BROWNIE MIX

Steps:

• In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer flour, cocoa, sugar, chocolate chips and peppermint candies, pressing down to fit if needed. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups mix)., To prepare brownies: Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, until blended. Gradually add brownie mix, mixing well. If desired, stir in walnuts. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

PEPPERMINT-FUDGE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butter and bittersweet chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until chips are softened and can be stirred smooth. Stir in sugar, vanilla and peppermint extract with whisk. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with whisk after each addition. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt until combined. Pour batter into pan.
• Bake 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave semisweet chocolate chips and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until chips are softened and can be stirred smooth. Pour mixture evenly over brownies. Sprinkle with peppermint candies. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
• Use foil to lift brownies from pan. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.