Description
Deliciously rich and fudgy brownies infused with peppermint flavor and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Mix in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While the brownies are baking, prepare the ganache by heating the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Once the brownies are done, let them cool completely before pouring the ganache over the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator until the ganache is set, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1.5 teaspoons.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg