Peppermint-Fudge Brownie Mix

Name: Peppermint-Fudge Brownie Mix
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup baking cocoa; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 1 cup butter, softened; 4 large Nellie’s Free Range Eggs; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

This mix is so pretty when packaged as a gift, with the crushed peppermints sparkling against the dark chocolate colors. I like to print the baking instructions neatly on an index card to include with the mix, and decorate with Christmas stickers. —Barbara Burge, Los Gatos, California

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter, softened
4 large Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer flour, cocoa, sugar, chocolate chips and peppermint candies, pressing down to fit if needed. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups mix).
To prepare brownies: Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, until blended. Gradually add brownie mix, mixing well. If desired, stir in walnuts. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Originally published as Peppermint-Fudge Brownie Mix in Country Woman December/January 2015

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carolerey

Dec 5, 2014

I made these brownies and they were very good. I thought the peppermint flavor could have been stronger, though. My friend tried putting the ingredients indicated in a quart jar and they didn't fit!