These peppermint brownies will be your new favorite Christmas dessert! Made with box brownies, they are topped with a white chocolate frosting and crushed peppermint. They are a delicious winter dessert that is perfect for Christmas parties or movie nights.
If you’re not too fond of peppermint, use less crushed peppermint on top of the brownies. They’ll still have a delicious fudgey flavor mixed with white chocolate!
And, try making this eggnog pound cake to really steal the show at your Christmas party! Eggnog is a classic Christmas staple, but many people don’t actually seem to like it. But, this eggnog pound cake will change that! It’s rich, buttery, and super moist, with a creamy eggnog and nutmeg flavor.
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What You’ll Need For These Peppermint Brownies
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How To Make Peppermint Brownies
Prepare the brownies, according to box directions. Even though we all want to rush the process and eat all the brownies, allow them to cool completely. Adding the frosting on top while they are hot will cause it to melt off.
Add the white chocolate to a microwave safe bowl and heat for 20 second increments, stirring well in between, until melted. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together unsalted butter, powdered sugar, salt, and melted chocolate.
If needed, add 1-2 tbsp. of milk to get a good frosting consistency.
Spread the frosting over top of the brownies and sprinkle crushed candy over top.
Important Recipe Notes
Bake the brownies according to the box. You can also use store-bought brownies if you prefer.
Heat the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for 20 second increments. Stirring in-between prevents the chocolate from burning.
Christmas Desserts
Pinecone Truffles– These pinecone truffles will literally make your guests audibly gasp. They’ll be asking you if they are even edible, that’s how good they look!
Grinch Crinkle Cookies– The Grinch crinkle cookies are the cutest Christmas dessert you’ll make all year! They are so simple, yet instantly recognizable and only take 25 minutes to make.
Peppermint Brownies
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 15 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These peppermint brownies are fudgy, festive, and easy to make! A rich Christmas treat topped with crushed candy cane for extra holiday flair.
Ingredients
- 1 box dark chocolate fudge brownie mix, plus the ingredients from the back of the box (water, oil, eggs)
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces white baking chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the brownies, according to box directions. Allow them to cool completely.
- Add the white chocolate to a microwave safe bowl and heat for 20 second increments, stirring well in between, until melted. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together unsalted butter, powdered sugar, salt, and melted chocolate.
- If needed, add 1-2 tbsp. of milk to get a good frosting consistency.
- Spread the frosting over top of the brownies and sprinkle crushed candy over top.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
