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Description
Prepare peppermint brownies with chocolate ganache in one bowl.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Stir in vanilla extract, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add flour and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely before frosting with chocolate ganache.
- For the chocolate ganache, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until simmering. Pour over 6 ounces of chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over cooled brownies and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set ganache before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a fudgier brownie, underbake slightly.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg