Best Frosted Peppermint Brownies Recipes

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FROSTED PEPPERMINT BROWNIES



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Easy brownie-mix brownies get dressed up for the holidays with frosting and crushed peppermint candy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1 1/4 cups Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16 oz container)
1/8 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract
Betty Crocker™ green or pink gel food color
Peppermint or spearmint candies, crushed, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownie batter as directed on box. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • In small bowl, stir together frosting, extract and food color until smooth. Spread frosting evenly over brownies. Sprinkle with crushed candies. For easier cutting, refrigerate about 15 minutes until frosting is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

PEPPERMINT-RAINBOW CHIP FROSTED BROWNIES



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Mint and brownies pair up as a delicious combination. Brownies and rainbow chip frosting; what could be easier!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy rainbow chip frosting
1/4 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract
1 to 2 drops green food color

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make brownies as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, stir together frosting, extract and food color until smooth.
  • Spread frosting evenly over brownies. Cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 1 g

PEPPERMINT FROSTED BROWNIES



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Chocolate cocoa brownies frosted with peppermint cream cheese frosting sprinkled with candy cane pieces. These festive treats are a great kick start into the holiday baking season.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 20

Brownies
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter,
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/3 cup of Andes Peppermint Crunch Thins (or use Peppermint Bark)
Cream Cheese Frosting
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pink food gel coloring (optional)
Crushed peppermint candy canes, for topping
Festive sprinkles, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Line a square 8x8 pan with parchment paper leaving a 2" overhang for easy removal. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Place butter into a large mixing bowl and microwave until melted. Whisk in sugar and oil and mix until well combined. Whisk in eggs slowly, one at a time, and vanilla stirring until combined.
  • Slowly fold in the flour mixture with a spatula until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peppermint crunch thins.
  • Transfer batter to prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until baked through. Remove and let cool completely, about an hour. Lift parchment and brownies out of pan and cut into squares to serve.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Finely chop Peppermint Hershey's Kisses. Place in a heat safe bowl and microwave in 20 second increments until melted. Set aside and let cool slightly
  • Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating at low speed until smooth.
  • To make the frosting pink, add a drop or two of pink food gel coloring.
  • Spread frosting over brownies evenly with an offset spatula.
  • Sprinkle with chopped candy canes and festive sprinkles if desired.

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