Peppermint Brownies
Peppermint brownies are fantastic fudgey brownies with a hit of cooling peppermint. The classic dessert gets a holiday update!
Servings: 36
Ingredients
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon coffee extract optional
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup peppermint baking chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper or lightly coat with nonstick spray.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Once the butter is melted, add sugars and stir to combine, continuing to heat and stir until sugar is heated through but not bubbling.
- Pour mixture into a large bowl, then stir in cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, coffee extract (if using), and vanilla extract. Add eggs and stir until smooth.
- Stir in flour, peppermint chips, and chocolate chips, mixing until smooth and no white bits remain.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Adapted from King Arthur Flour.
