Go Back
+ servings
These sinful little Triple Threat Peppermint Brownie Bites pack a three layer decadent approach to pure holiday bliss!
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

PEPPERMINT BROWNIES

These sinful little Triple Threat Peppermint Brownie Bites pack a three layer decadent approach to pure holiday bliss!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Servings: 50 pieces

Ingredients

Brownie Layer:

Frosting layer:

Chocolate layer:

  • 6 ounces dark chocolate
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup peppermint candies crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.*

To make the brownies:

  • Chop chocolate into small chunks to enable even melting. Melt dark chocolate and butter on stove over very low heat or on 50% power in microwave. Heat, stir, check and stop heating just when chocolate is melted. Set aside.
  • In separate bowl, sift together baking powder, salt, flour, and cocoa powder.
  • Beat two eggs in stand mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add in ¾ cup sugar and continue beating until mixture thickens. On low speed, incorporate the dry ingredients. Fold in the melted chocolate butter mixture until well combined. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extract.
  • Spread brownie mixture into bottom of prepared baking dish. It will be very thick.
  • Cook in preheated oven 25-30 minutes or until knife or toothpick comes out clean. Allow brownies to remain in baking dish 10 minutes before removing.

To make the frosting:

  • Cream butter on high speed in the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the peppermint extract. Remove brownies from pan and spread frosting in an even layer.

To make the chocolate layer, melt dark chocolate and butter over low heat until fully mixed, stirring often. As soon as everything has melted, remove from heat. Allow to cool to a lukewarm temperature, then spread in an even layer over the frosted brownies.

  • Crush the peppermint candies in the food processor or with a rolling pin over a bag. Add the candies to the chocolate layer before it dries. Cut with a very sharp knife and store in an air tight container. These bites freeze well too.

Notes

*I like to use the foil lined parchment.