Peppermint Brownies Recipe

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I think these are the best brownies around. They've always been well received by friends and family. My brother-in-law likes them so much that I made him a gift for his birthday, Christmas and other holidays.—Tami Somorajski, New Berlin, Wisconsin

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Peppermint Brownies Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 36 Servings
15 25 40

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
  • 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 1 tablespoon boiling water
  • 5 eggs
  • 3-3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 44 chocolate-covered peppermint patties

Directions

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with foil. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; brush over foil and set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Dissolve coffee granules in boiling water.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Beat in the vanilla, almond extract, coffee mixture and chocolate until fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour half of the batter into prepared pan. Top with a layer of peppermint patties, filling in the gaps with peppermint pieces. Top with remaining batter.
  • Bake at 425° for 23-27 minutes or until top is set. Cool on a wire rack. Using foil, remove brownies from pan. Chill for 6 hours or overnight before cutting. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 287 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 103 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Peppermint Brownies in Taste of Home August/September 2004, p38

Tip

Substitute for Nuts

If your family loves the crunch of nuts in brownies and chocolate chip cookies, but someone is allergic to them, add granola or crisp rice cereal in the same amounts as the nuts called for in your recipes. But, always check the granola or cereal packages for nut allergy alerts to be certain.

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Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by digbugsgirl

You can leave out the coffee granules if you'd like. The coffee is added to basically bring out the chocolate. You wouldn't taste too much of the coffee, if at all.

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2011 by SingerRinger

This really isn't a review but a question. I have friends that can't stand coffee- has anyone made it without the coffee and if so, was it okay?

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2011 by yellowbrickroad

I made these delightful brownies in 2005 and took them on a kayak trip. We rafted up 8 - 10 kayaks in the middle of the lovely lake and shared what we brought. These went over great! Then, I lost the recipe! I had copied it and only had that copy. I have looked for it for years, but each search in Taste of Home turns up nothing, tonight I tried looking in Country Woman... there it is! But, it says Taste of Home... are the wires crossed somewhere? I can't wait for an occasion to make these right away,they are the best brownies I've ever made, or eaten. Thanks.

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2010 by mko20886

I think these are fantastic. The walnuts give them a nice texture, they're not too sweet, and the flavor is more complex than just a simple brownie. Don't be afraid of the oven temperature - it works just fine.

 
 

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