Peppermint Brownies
This is a delicious brownie dressed up with creamy peppermint frosting and drizzled with chocolate ganache. 9 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
Ingredients
- 1 package fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons plus 5 teaspoons heavy whipping cream, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 to 2 drops green food coloring, optional
Directions
- Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions. Cool on a
- wire rack.
- Meanwhile, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small
- saucepan, bring 3 tablespoons cream just to a boil. Pour over
- chocolate; whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners'
- sugar, extract, remaining cream and food coloring if desired. Beat
- until smooth. Frost brownies. Drizzle chocolate over top. Yield: 9
- brownies.
Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie equals 407 calories, 22 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 224 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.