Peppermint Brownies Recipe

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This is a delicious brownie dressed up with creamy peppermint frosting and drizzled with chocolate ganache.

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Peppermint Brownies Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 9 Servings

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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.

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Peppermint Brownies in Reminisce Extra March 2011, p53