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Chewy chocolate fudge brownies topped with white chocolate and crushed peppermint candies. These brownies make the perfect Christmas treat to bake. Chocolate and peppermint are one of the most classic Christmas flavor combinations. With the white chocolate and peppermint, these brownies combine the taste of a chocolate fudge brownie with the classic flavors of peppermint bark. Make these brownies for a delicious Christmas dessert.
The brownies are a classic chewy fudge brownies, they are baked before the chocolate and peppermint are added onto them. The brownies will need to be cooled down completely before adding the chocolate. The chocolate is melted in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the cooled brownies. Then sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy on top. Let the chocolate sit until the chocolate has fully set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Peppermint Bark Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup melted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup melted chocolate chips, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 10 oz. white chocolate, melted
- 3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, melted chocolate chips and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whisk in flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread the brownie mixture out into a large greased baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely. Melt chocolate until fully melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the brownies. Sprinkle with the crushed peppermint candy. Let set until the chocolate has fully set.