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Why I love this recipe:
Festive – peppermint brownies are beautiful and festive and always a hit at holiday parties. Easy – I love bar recipes like this that don’t require baking multiple batches (like cookies). Adaptable – Lots of fun twists you could make to the recipe, like adding mini marshmallows, crushed nuts on the top, or drizzle with white chocolate glaze.
How to make Peppermint Brownies:
Bake Brownies: We love this homemade recipes, made with real chocoalte, but any brownie recipe or box brownie mix will work! Make Peppermint Frosting: Combine powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, milk, and food coloring until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled brownies. Add Toppings: Place chocolate chips in a bowl in microwave then melt. Drizzle on top of the brownies with peppermint frosting. Crush candy canes and sprinkle on top of these easy peppermint brownies. Enjoy!
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: The peppermint frosting can be made up to 2 days ahead of time then stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Allow it to come to room temperature before spreading. To Freeze: Peppermint brownies can be frozen frosted, or unfrosted. Store in freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
More Christmas Treats:
Gingerbread Man Cookies Christmas Cornflake Wreaths Christmas Crack Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake Reindeer Cookies Homemade Caramels Chocolate Fudge
Recipe originally adapted from Our Best Bites and shared November 2013. Updated December 2019, 2022 and 2023.
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