Peppermint Bark Brownies, the Good Vacation Dessert!

If you happen to love my One Bowl Brownies (the most effective brownies ever) you’ll LOVE this chocolate peppermint model!

These One-Bowl Peppermint Bark Brownies are a festive, indulgent deal with that mixes wealthy chocolate brownies with the refreshing taste of peppermint. The brownies are thick and fudgy, with beneficiant chunks of peppermint bark baked proper into the batter, including a crunchy, minty twist in each chunk.

After baking, they’re drizzled with easy, velvety white chocolate that melts excessive, making a luscious distinction in opposition to the darkish, chocolatey base.

To complete, the brownies are generously sprinkled with crushed sweet canes, giving every chunk a satisfying crunch and a burst of vacation cheer.

The mixture of gooey chocolate, cool peppermint, and creamy white chocolate makes these brownies the proper dessert for any vacation celebration. They’re additionally nice with a scoop of vanilla or peppermint ice cream!

And in case you are a peppermint bark fan, ensure you strive my Peppermint Bark Chocolate Chip Cookies too!

Peppermint Bark Brownie Components

• Butter:  Use unsalted butter that’s melted and barely cooled.
• Sugars: You want granulated sugar and brown sugar. At all times pack brown sugar when measuring.
• Eggs: Use giant eggs which are at room temperature.
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour: Spoon and stage flour when measuring.
• Cocoa powder: I desire Dutch processed cocoa powder for this brownie recipe as a result of it gives a smoother, richer chocolate taste, however you should utilize unsweetened cocoa powder.
• Espresso powder: It’s non-obligatory, however will deepen the chocolate taste and stability the sweetness in brownies, making them style richer and extra luxurious.
• Salt: I exploit kosher salt.
• Peppemint Bark: Chop up peppermint bark and stir it into the brownie batter. Williams Sonoma’s peppermint bark is my favourite, however you should utilize your favourite model.
• White Chocolate Chips: I like to recommend Guittard or Ghirardelli white chocolate chips.
• Crushed sweet canes or peppermint candies: For sprinkling on prime of the brownies.

Easy methods to Make Peppermint Bark Brownies

• Preheat oven put together pan. Grease a 9×13-inch metallic pan. I additionally wish to line the pan with parchment paper so the brownies are simple to elevate out of the pan.
• Whisk collectively the butter and sugars. In a big mixing bowl, whisk collectively melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk till sugar is dissolved.
• Add the eggs and vanilla extract till easy and mixed.

• Sift in flour and cocoa. Add the salt and espresso powder, if utilizing, and stir till simply mixed. Don’t over combine.

• Add the peppermint bark. Gently stir in 1 cup of chopped peppermint bark. Be sure to save ½ cup of the bark for the highest of the brownies.

• Unfold evenly into ready pan and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of peppermint bark on prime of the brownies.

• Bake for 25 to half-hour on the center rack within the oven till the brownies are simply set to the touch. Don’t over bake the brownies. They may arrange as they cool. Take away from oven and let cool utterly.

• Soften the white chocolate. Place the white chocolate chips in a small microwave secure bowl. Place the bowl within the microwave and warmth in 30 second intervals till the chocolate is easy, stirring often.
• Drizzle and embellish. With a spoon, drizzle the white chocolate over the brownies and instantly sprinkle with crushed peppermint sweet.
• Let sit for quarter-hour so the chocolate can harden. Lower into squares and serve.

Storing & Freezing Suggestions

• Storing: Retailer the brownies in an hermetic container at room temperature for as much as 3 days. If you happen to stack the brownies, separate the layers with parchment paper to forestall sticking.
• Freezing: Wrap the cooled brownies tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. They are often saved within the freezer for as much as 3 months.To thaw, merely depart the brownies at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or microwave them briefly bursts.

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Peppermint Bark Brownies

Wealthy, fudgy brownies loaded with chunks of peppermint bark and topped with a drizzle of white chocolate and crushed sweet canes. Take pleasure in plain or with a scoop of ice cream! The proper dessert for the vacations!

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For the topping:

• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• Crushed sweet canes or peppermint candies, for garnish

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13″ baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper with an overhang on the perimeters and spray once more. This may make it simple to elevate the brownies out of the pan after baking. Set the pan apart.

• In a big mixing bowl whisk collectively melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.

• Whisk till sugar is dissolved. Add the eggs and vanilla extract till easy and mixed.

• Sift in flour and cocoa. Add the salt and espresso powder, if utilizing, and stir till simply mixed. Don’t over combine.

• Fold in 1 cup of chopped peppermint bark. Unfold evenly into ready pan and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of peppermint bark on prime of the brownies.

• Bake for 25 to half-hour on the center rack within the oven till the brownies are simply set to the touch. Don’t over bake the brownies. They may arrange as they cool. Take away from oven and let cool utterly.

• Place the white chocolate chips in a small microwave secure bowl. Place the bowl within the microwave and warmth in 30 second intervals till the chocolate is easy, stirring often.

• With a spoon, drizzle the white chocolate over the brownies and instantly sprinkle with crushed peppermint sweet. Let sit for quarter-hour so the chocolate can harden. Lower into squares and serve.

Williams Sonoma’s peppermint bark is my favourite, however you should utilize your favourite model. 
Retailer the brownies in an hermetic container on the counter for as much as 3 days. It’s also possible to freeze the brownies for as much as 3 months. 

Energy: 256kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 3g, Fats: 14g, Saturated Fats: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g, Monounsaturated Fats: 4g, Trans Fats: 0.3g, Ldl cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 176mg, Potassium: 158mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 282IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 2mg

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