Description
These One Bowl Peppermint Brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with a smooth peppermint chocolate ganache. They’re festive, easy to make, and perfect for Christmas baking.
Ingredients
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups chocolate chips (divided)
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder (optional)
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chips (for ganache)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract (for ganache)
1 teaspoon unsalted butter (for ganache)
Pinch of salt (for ganache)
Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment and grease lightly.
2. Melt butter and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
3. Stir in cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder if using.
4. Mix in white and brown sugars until glossy.
5. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each.
6. Stir in peppermint extract and vegetable oil.
7. Fold in flour and remaining chocolate chips.
8. Pour into prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes.
9. Let cool completely in the pan.
10. Heat cream in saucepan until warm, not boiling.
11. Pour over 1 cup chocolate chips in bowl, let sit 3–4 minutes.
12. Whisk until smooth, then stir in peppermint extract, butter, and salt.
13. Spread ganache over cooled brownies.
14. Top with crushed peppermint candies.
15. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
For a fudgy texture, slightly underbake the brownies.
Chill before slicing for clean cuts.
Use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts.
High-quality chocolate makes a noticeable difference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 311
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 167mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 74mg