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Peppermint Bark Brownies

Rich fudgy brownies layered with dark chocolate, white chocolate, and crushed peppermint candies for the ultimate festive holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping
  • 1 cup dark chocolate melted
  • 1 cup white chocolate melted
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 0.5 cup crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9×13 baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  4. Fold in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips and spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool brownies completely before topping.
  8. Spread melted dark chocolate over brownies, then top with peppermint white chocolate layer and crushed candy canes.

Notes

Chill before slicing for the cleanest brownie squares and best peppermint bark texture.