Description
Delight in these festive Peppermint Bark Brownies featuring rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a creamy peppermint white chocolate frosting and sprinkled with crushed candy canes for a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix (including required ingredients such as eggs, oil, and water as per box instructions)
Peppermint Frosting
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips (melted and cooled)
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownies: In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix with the eggs, oil, and water according to the box instructions. Pour the batter into a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Peppermint Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy.
- Add Flavor and Chocolate: Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and melted white chocolate chips to the butter. Mix thoroughly until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Brownies: Spread the peppermint frosting evenly over the cooled brownies using a rubber spatula. Sprinkle crushed candy canes evenly over the frosting. Slice into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the melted white chocolate is cooled before adding to the butter to prevent melting it too much.
- Let the brownies cool fully before frosting to avoid melting or sliding of the frosting layer.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges when slicing the brownies.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for extended freshness.
