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Perfectly Peppermint Brownies

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
Bake:
35 Min.
Prep:
10 Min.
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yields:
24 brownies

These may look like any ordinary brownie, but there's a surprise hidden within: YORK Peppermint Patties! The refreshing candy brings an undeniable zing of minty flavor, and a little crunch too. This easy Perfectly Peppermint Brownies recipe brings classic brownies to new levels! Don't forget to top your Perfectly Peppermint Brownies with extra candy. Feel free to customize even further with chocolate frosting, caramel drizzle, colorful sprinkles, crushed cookies or other delicious additions you have on hand.

The combination of chocolate and mint is a classic for a reason. Make these Double Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Cookies next — these rich and beautiful sweets will be a gorgeous addition to your next special occasion.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
10 minutes
Bake Time
35 minutes
Cool Time
2 hours

Ingredients

  • 16 or 17 small
  • 3/4 cup
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2/3 cup
    butter or margarine, melted and divided
  • 1/2 cup
    boiling water
  • 2 cups
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1-1/3 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    powdered sugar
  • YORK Peppermint Patties small (optional)
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Directions

Equipment Needed 
oven Oven
inch baking pan 13x9x2-Inch Baking Pan
knife Knife
cutting board Cutting Board
measuring cups Measuring Cups
rubber scraper Rubber Scraper
mixing bowl Mixing Bowl
wire rack Wire Rack
1

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Unwrap and coarsely chop peppermint patties; set aside.

2

Stir together cocoa and baking soda in large bowl; stir in 1/3 cup butter. Add boiling water; stir until mixture thickens. Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining 1/3 cup butter; stir until smooth. Add flour, vanilla and salt; blend completely. Stir in peppermint pattie pieces. Spread in prepared pan.

3

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cut into bars. Garnish with peppermint pattie pieces, if desired. 

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