Brownies with Peppermint Frosting
Everyone will love these chewy chocolate brownies topped with peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes.
Equipment
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 box brownie mix plus the ingredients called for on the box, usually water, oil, and eggs.
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips optional
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Peppermint Icing
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter ½ cup = 1 stick
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Whole Milk or Heavy Cream
- ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- ¼ cup Crushed Candy Canes or Peppermint Candies for topping
Instructions
Brownies
- Start by preheating the oven to 350-degrees F.
- Grease a 9x9 baking pan with cooking spray. Alternatively, line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper - this will make it easy to remove the brownies from the pan.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the instructions on the box, adding in the peppermint extract.1 box brownie mix, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Transfer the brownie mixture to the prepared pan. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips if using.¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- Bake for the time indicated in the instructions on the box.
- Remove them from oven and set the pan on top of a cooling rack - allow them to cool for at least 45 minutes.
Peppermint Icing
- Add the butter to a stand mixer and beat until creamy.½ cup Unsalted Butter
- Add half the powdered sugar beat slowly.1 cup Powdered Sugar
- After that, add the milk or cream along with the peppermint extract.3 tablespoons Whole Milk or Heavy Cream, ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- Next, add the rest of the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt and mix until well combined.1 pinch Salt
- The icing should be a little thin, so add a little more milk or cream, if needed.
- Frost the cooled brownies and top with the crushed candy.¼ cup Crushed Candy Canes or Peppermint Candies
Notes
Short Cut Method
If you are short on time, you can absolutely use a boxed brownie mix! I love semi-homemade recipes and with this luscious homemade icing, no one will be able to tell the brownies aren't scratch-made, too! Top with your favorite peppermint candy and you've got the perfect holiday treat the whole family will love!Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie