Description
Indulge in the festive delight of One Bowl Peppermint Brownies, the ultimate holiday dessert that effortlessly combines rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors. Ideal for any gathering, these fudgy brownies are a breeze to make with just one bowl (plus another for the ganache). Topped with a velvety chocolate ganache and garnished with crushed peppermint candies, they are sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or simply treating yourself, these brownies bring joy and elegance to every occasion.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Cocoa powder
- Sugar (granulated and brown)
- Eggs
- Flour
- Peppermint extract
- Heavy cream (for ganache)
- Crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt together butter and ½ cup chocolate chips in 30-second increments until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, salt, sugars, eggs, vegetable oil, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in flour and remaining chocolate chips until just incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before preparing the ganache by heating heavy cream and whisking it into chocolate chips until smooth.
- Spread ganache over cooled brownies and top with crushed peppermint candies.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, substitute semi-sweet chocolate with dark chocolate. Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.