Peppermint Patties Brownies

Name: Peppermint Patties Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 287 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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

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khegeman

Mar 29, 2018

very good. I just wish TofH would stop changing the name of recipes it has published in the cookbooks. It makes it difficult to find reviews and tips--once you publish the name should be set!!
ambernile

Nov 27, 2013

These are a must have for me every year! So good! By the way, I detest coffee in any form, and you CANNOT taste it at all in these. It is only there to enhance flavor.
digbugsgirl

Sep 15, 2011

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.
SingerRinger

Aug 18, 2011

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?
yellowbrickroad

Mar 17, 2011

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.
mko20886

Mar 7, 2010

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.