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Not that I'm complaining.
Peppermint and chocolate are a favorite flavor combo. Like peppermint stick ice cream with hot fudge. Or chocolate peppermint bark. And York peppermint patties.
These layered peppermint brownies were a hit when I made them last weekend.
One batch got wrapped up and sold at a church fair.
Some were served at the book store as a special treat for browsing customers. And the last batch was taken to a potluck party, where they were consumed almost immediately. I heard people were searching for more.
I got this recipe from Our Best Bites, another great food blog. I'm just providing the peppermint and chocolate layers here, for you, along with the instructions.
Their recipe contains a brownie base, but really, you can use any brownie recipe you like as the base. You might have heard; I'm partial to the Baked brownie. The Katharine Hepburn brownie is also a fudgy (and quick) choice. And heck, if you want to use a boxed mix, that's your business.
Just make sure your pan of brownies (9 x 13") is completely cool. I recommend putting them in the refrigerator for at least an hour before frosting. I also recommend lining the pan with foil, making it easy to remove the brownies and then cut them.
Bookstore customers, party goers and church fair friends, here you go. Now you can make them whenever you like.
Peppermint Icing
2 cups powdered sugar
4 Tbsp. butter, room temperature
1 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
1 Tbsp. milk, plus a little extra
red food coloring
Combine all icing ingredients and beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. You may need to add a bit more milk to get a spreadable consistency. Spread icing evenly over chilled brownies, then return pan to fridge for another hour.
Chocolate Glaze
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
6 Tbsps. butter
Place chocolate and butter in microwaveable bowl. Melt in microwave, in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until completely smooth.
Spread on chilled peppermint icing layer.
At this point, I sprinkled on some chopped up Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses, to add more mint flavor and a little texture. Press them lightly into the chocolate, then return to fridge to harden.
It was definitely the way to go!
omg they are gorgeous! i could lick the screen, high compliment from someone who just made a fab chocolate cake, yet this is still tempting!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been in the mood for holiday baking until I read this post. Can't wait to make these. Nothing like chocolate and peppermint to bring out the Christmas spirit. Thanks, Karen.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am partial to the Baked brownie (actually, I'm partial to ANYTHING those guys make).
ReplyDeleteHow cute are they all wrapped up?
ReplyDeleteDo your bookstore customers follow your blog? That's so nice..I've never had the nerve to tell my past co workers or neighbors..:)
Good for you..They must love it.
Guilty. I was definitely searching for more. Thanks for posting this.
ReplyDeleteYum Yum Yum! One of the many recipes I'll try this holiday!
ReplyDeleteSo delish - I love chocolate and peppermint combos, and this is a great way to dress up regular brownies.
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to link this to This Week's Cravings - this weeks theme is Christmas Baking!www.frommytinykitchen.blogspot.com
Yes indeed, this would satisfy my sweet tooth very nicely. Chocolate and peppermint are two of my favorite flavors and I just happen to have some crushed peppermints that will be perfect.
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty and I'll bet taste delicious. Thanks for the recipe, I'll be trying these.
ReplyDeleteThese are simply beautiful and because chocolate and peppermnint have an affinity for each other I'm sure they are delicious. Your photos are gorgeous and are driving me toward my kitchen to do an ingredient check. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteThese look divine.
ReplyDeleteGood grief, Karen, these speak to me. Very loudly. Going to have to make them now, dangit. See you at the bookstore soon.
ReplyDeleteI tweaked these a bit and they were a huge hit at home and at work (the first item gone from the potluck goodie table). As I am not a big fan of peppermint, I substituted 1 tsp almond extract for peppermint in the frosting. And used three Heath bars in lieu of the peppermint candy in the chocolate topping. Just divine.
ReplyDeleteKinder, that sounds fabulous! I'll keep it in mind 'cause I LOVE almonds and Heathbars. Happy holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteI've made these before and they are very good even for those of us not crazy about chocolate. Btw, yours set up some much nicer than mine.
ReplyDelete~ingrid
Holy Cow- these look wonderful, to die for. How do you get drool out of a keyboard? I am so going to make these!!! (they look like the ones I get at Starbucks!!!)
ReplyDeleteHiya, Karen! I never came back to tell you but I made your version (NY's E) & holy cow were they a hit. I just used these recipe as a guide to make a cookies & cream brownie and the kids gobbled it up! Thanks for sharing!! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you & the kids are doing well!!! School starts for my three this coming Monday. Ay-yi-yi! :) Good luck to yours.
~ingrid