Peppermint Brownies – Spicy Southern Kitchen

York Peppermint Patties give these Peppermint Brownies a burst of peppermint flavor. A great way to give brownies a little Christmas flavor!

I love the cool, refreshing taste of peppermint patties. The peppermint flavor is such a wonderful complement to the flavor of chocolate. The simple addition of peppermint patties to a regular brownie batter changes the whole flavor profile.

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Simple Ingredients

These brownies are super easy to make because they rely on cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate. The other ingredients are your basic brownie ingredients which you are likely to have on hand: sugar, flour, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract.

Equipment Needed For Peppermint Brownies

• Large Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• 9×13-inch baking dish

Why Add Boiling Water

The boiling water helps “bloom” the unsweetened cocoa powder. Blooming the cocoa powder helps intensify its flavor and also helps prevent the cocoa powder from making the brownies dry.

York Peppermint Patties

The peppermint patties get placed on top of the brownie batter. You will need about 22. Press down on them slightly so they sink down into the batter as the brownies bake.

Recipe Tip

Be careful not to overbake your brownies or they will have a dry texture.

Storage

Store at room temperature for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container or wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.

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Recipe Source: Hersheys