Peppermint Bark Brownies

These Peppermint Bark Brownies come together in a snap—fudgy boxed-mix brownies topped with a silky white-chocolate peppermint layer that tastes like holiday cheer. Two layers, zero fuss, and total Christmas magic in every bite!!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brownies

Servings: squares

Calories: 325kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

1 9x9-inch square baking pan

Ingredients

1 box fudge brownie mix plus ingredients called for on the box mix
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
12 ounces white chocolate chips or 12 ounces chopped white chocolate bar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies plus additional candies for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions then stir in the peppermint extract.
1 box fudge brownie mix, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake as directed on the box.
When the brownies come out of the oven, make the topping.
In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together the white chocolate and heavy cream.
12 ounces white chocolate chips, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring well after each burst, until smooth.
Stir in the crushed peppermint candies.
1/4 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Spread the mixture over the prepared brownies and sprinkle additional crushed candies on top.
Let cool completely before removing from the pan and cutting into squares.

Notes

Peppermint Extract: Be sure to use fresh peppermint extract (old, expired extract will have an off flavor). You can skip the peppermint extract if you wish as there's still plenty of minty flavor in the topping!

Homemade Brownies: Feel free to make a pan of homemade brownies in place of the boxed brownies. More details on this in the blog post above.

Storage: Keep at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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