Peppermint Crunch Brownies

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I love mints. I’m one of the people who always have mints in their purse. I’m not particular which kind, I just love that minty fresh taste and feeling after eating them. Makes me want to whistle. Is that odd? Naturally when it comes to time to get my holiday baking on I love to mix and mash mints into anything and everything! From adding mint extracts to crushed mints to mint chocolate chips. Well you get the picture. At least we’ll have fresh breath while we’re packing on the pounds. Oh wait, December is calorie free right? *wink wink*

Since I’m still boycotting cake (making nearly 100 of them will do that to you),  brownies are the next best thing for me right now. Unlike mints, brownies I am particular about. They have to be fudgy, and moist and crumble onto my plate. No hard dry brownies for me. No way. They also have be packed with as much chocolate as possible too. And if they’re frosted. Bonus points. Garnished = super bonus points.

These festive beauties have all that and a little peppermint sass to boot.

Baci!

Disclaimer: This post sponsored by Gold Medal Flour. Opinions are my own. Always have been. Always will be.

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Peppermint Crunch Brownies

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Serving Size: 12

Peppermint Crunch Brownies

What You Will Need:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon whipping cream or milk
  • 3/4 cups Gold Medal all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces cream cheese - softened
  • 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
  • 10 peppermints - crushed

What To Do:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 inch square pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In bowl of stand mixer beat butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time and mix until completely incorporated. Add peppermint extract and cream. Mix to combine.
  3. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Whisk together. Gradually add to mixer until well combined.
  4. Pour batter into pan and bake 30-35 minutes. Do not over bake. Cool completely, then cut into 12 squares.
  5. While brownies are cooling, mix cream cheese and confectioners sugar until you have an icing consistency.
  6. Ice brownies and then garnish with crushed peppermints.
http://www.bellalimento.com/2012/12/12/peppermint-crunch-brownies/

9 Comments

  1. 1
    Angie / 12/12/2012

    These look incredible! I love chocolaty brownies.

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  2. 2
    Cathy @noblepig / 12/12/2012

    Oh, wow. The crunchy candy topping must me divine on top of that amazingly decadent brownie!

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  3. 3
    Kari@Loaves n Dishes / 12/12/2012

    December calories sooo don’t count! These beautiful brownies would be welcome at any Cookie Exchange.

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  4. 4
    Cassie | Bake Your Day / 12/12/2012

    These photos are stunning, Paula! Nothing like mint + chocolate!

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  5. 5
    Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles / 12/13/2012

    Irresistible! I cannot pass by a brownie. Especially one with peppermint!

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  6. 6
    Aggie / 12/13/2012

    I don’t do cake often, but I can do brownies! Love love love chocolate and peppermint. These are awesome Paula.

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  7. 7
    Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen / 12/13/2012

    Pfffft December calories are nonexistent for sure

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  8. 8
    Miss @Miss in the Kitchen / 12/16/2012

    I could eat the whole pan, all by myself!

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    Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies / 12/16/2012

    Oh my gosh YES. All that crushed peppermint on top is just beautiful–and I bet it tastes good too! :D

    Reply

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