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These Easy Peppermint Brownies are some of the yummiest treats I’ve whipped up in a while with their perfect fudgy, ooey, gooey flavors and textures. I love making brownies at Christmas and these brownies are no exception. These minty brownies can be whipped up from scratch in under 25 minutes perfect for Christmas parties and cookie swaps! If you’re looking for a delicious and easy homemade brownie recipe full of festive cheer this festive season, you’re in luck!
They are spiked with peppermint extract and feature delicious holiday dessert flavor, then topped with crunchy candy canes for a delicious festive kick that will become your favorite new recipe for brownies!
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How to Make 30 Minute Peppermint Brownies
I also make these in muffin tins – something I started doing back in 2010 – because it makes these brownies perfectly portioned and easy to serve – plus it gives them more perfectly crunchy crust to bite into!
Peppermint Brownie Ingredients
First assemble the following ingredients:
- Sugar (1 ½ cup) – adds sweetness and helps create brownies’ soft, fudgy texture.
- Brown sugar (½ cup) – brings deeper caramel-like flavor and extra moisture for a richer bite.
- Salted butter, (½ cup, melted) – provides richness and chewiness while helping the ingredients bind smoothly.
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) – Enhances the chocolate flavor with warm and sweet aroma.
- Peppermint extract (1 teaspoon) – delivers the signature cool, minty flavor that defines peppermint brownies.
- Large eggs, (4, room temperature) – add structure and moisture, helping the brownies set properly.
- Flour (½ cup) – lightens the texture and gives the brownies just enough body to hold together.
- Cocoa, (1 cup, sifted) – gives intense chocolate flavor and color, contributing to a dense, fudgy crumb.
- Candy canes (6, crushed, 12 mini candy canes) – add crunchy peppermint pieces and festive sweetness in every bite.
Steps to Make Perfect Mint Brownies
Once you have assembled the ingredients, use this method.
Prep. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease silicone muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
Combine Batter. In a large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and butter and mix until soft. Add vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and eggs, mix thoroughly. Fold in flour and cocoa, mix well but do not overmix.
Add Mint. Pour in 1/2 the crushed candy canes. Mix well.
Add to Pan. Pour into muffin pan, about 3/4 full.
Bake. Bake until toothpick comes out completely clean, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with other half crushed candy canes, let cool and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks to Perfect Peppermint Brownies
Box Mix. If using a brownie mix, add eggs and liquid called for on box, and add in peppermint extract and crushed candy.
Prep Pan. Make sure you have a well prepared pan. Brownies stick to pans – use silicone pans and make sure it is well greased. Sprinkle a little of your flour mixture into the bottom of pans for best results.
Large Bowl. Use a large bowl for prep – this recipe makes a lot!
Make in a Pan. For fudgy brownies, make in a 9×9 pan instead of muffin cups. Add to baking pan and cook 25-30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
Topping Ideas.
- Drizzle Melted Chocolate over the top of the brownies.
- Top with cool whip or buttercream icing and candy canes and sprinkles.
- Drizzle royal icing over the top of the brownies and top with candy canes.
- Drizzle chocolate glaze over the top of the brownies.
- Make peppermint frosting by adding peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candies and spread over brownies.
Let Cool. Wait until brownies cool to cut into squares for best results.
Other Delicious Desserts You’ll Love
If you love these delicious and easy peppermint brownies, you’ll love these other deliciously easy homemade desserts The Best Fudge Brownies Recipe, Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe, Danish Dream Cake- Easy Coconut Caramel Cake, Smores Rice Krispie Treats, and German Chocolate Cake Batter Fudge.
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Other Christmas Recipes You’ll Love
If you love these festive Christmas brownies, you should check out some of my other favorite easy festive treats! Try Non Alcoholic Ginger Wassail, Traditional Gluehwein, White Cocoa Peppermint Latte, and Candy Cane Cake Batter Microwave Fudge.
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Peppermint Chocolate Brownies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup cocoa, sifted
- 6 candy canes, crushed, 12 mini candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease silicone muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and butter and mix until soft.
- Add vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and eggs, mix thoroughly.
- Fold in flour and cocoa, mix well but do not overmix.
- Pour in 1/2 the crushed candy canes.
- Mix well.
- Pour into muffin pan, about 3/4 full.
- Bake until toothpick comes out completely clean, about 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with other half crushed candy canes, let cool and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Also you don’t mention brown sugar in your directions so I missed that as well… hope they turn out okay
Good catch! I fixed the recipe to make it clearer, thank you for commenting and letting me know there was an error!
Perfect. My original batch was still very good.. I am making it again with the adjustments. I expect they will turn out even tastier
For some reason you never mention when to add peppermint extract so I totally forgot to use it
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