Best Peppermint Brownie Cookies Recipes

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PEPPERMINT BROWNIE COOKIES



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Brownies can be contentious. You may be an edge person or someone who loves middle pieces, a fudgy fanatic or a cakey purist. These cookies will please all brownie lovers, with chewy edges, tender centers and crunch from crushed peppermint candies. While any unsweetened cocoa powder will work in this recipe, Dutch-processed cocoa will make the cookies taste more chocolaty and round out their peppermint flavor. Whisking the eggs and sugars for a long time may seem fussy, but this process gives the cookie body, makes the batter easier to scoop and ensures a shiny top, the hallmark of any good brownie.

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces/113 grams semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (¾ cup)
1/2 cup/42 grams unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
1/2 packed cup/107 grams dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
3/4 cup/90 grams all-purpose flour
1/4 cup/41 grams crushed peppermint candy

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Put chocolate and ¼ cup/21 grams cocoa powder in a small heatproof bowl or glass measuring cup. Melt butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbly but not browned, and pour over the chocolate. Without stirring, let the mixture sit so the residual heat can melt the chocolate thoroughly while you whip the eggs and sugar.
  • Put the eggs, both sugars and the salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium-high speed until the mixture is pillowy and the sugars have begun to dissolve, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir the chocolate mixture until glossy and smooth. If any solid pieces remain, you can microwave the mixture in 10-second bursts until everything is melted.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the peppermint extract and then the chocolate mixture. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula, then add the flour and remaining ¼ cup/21 grams cocoa, and mix on low until a few streaks of flour and cocoa remain. Use the spatula to finish folding in the dry ingredients to avoid overmixing. The dough will be looser than traditional cookie dough but not as thin as brownie batter.
  • Use a ¼-cup cookie scoop or measuring cup to scoop 12 (2-ounce) balls of batter onto the prepared sheets and bake. After 10 minutes, take the sheets out of the oven and bang them once on the counter to create a craggy surface and dense texture. Sprinkle a bit of crushed peppermint candy in the center of each cookie and return to the oven for another 2 minutes.
  • Let cool completely on the baking sheets. The cookies will keep for 4 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

PEPPERMINT BROWNIE COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, peppermint extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, dutch processed cocoa powder, black cocoa powder, large eggs, sugar, dark brown sugar, candy cane, water

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, plus 1 tablespoon
1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons dutch processed cocoa powder
1 tablespoon black cocoa powder
2 large eggs, room temperature
¾ cup sugar
½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
¼ cup candy cane, crushed
2 cups water, for melting chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180˚C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
  • Bring a small pot of water to a simmer. Add the chocolate chips, butter, and peppermint extract to a medium heatproof bowl and place over the simmering water. Melt, stirring often until smooth, about 10 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, Dutch-process cocoa powder, and black cocoa powder. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the eggs to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or a large bowl with an electric hand mixer and whip on high speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Continue mixing while slowly adding the granulated and brown sugar until the mixture is pale and falls into ribbons, about 9 minutes.
  • Add the melted chocolate mixture to the whipped eggs and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix again until smooth.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, immediately scoop the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets and smooth the tops with your finger.
  • Bake for 8 minutes, then remove the cookies from the oven and sprinkle the tops with crushed candy canes. Return the cookies to the oven and bake for another 4 minutes, until the tops are cracked and shiny. Remove from the oven and immediately smack the baking sheets against the countertop, then let the cookies cool completely on the pans.
  • Note: If black cocoa powder is not available in your grocery store, cookies can be made using 3 tablespoons of Dutch-process cocoa powder; simply swapping the black cocoa for the Dutch-process.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 23 grams

PEPPERMINT FUDGE BROWNIE COOKIES



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These easy, minty brownie cookies made with Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix are sure to become a holiday favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup peppermint crunch or creme de menthe baking chips
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 pouch (7 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate cookie icing
Additional peppermint crunch or creme de menthe baking chips, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Line large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, mix brownie mix, melted butter, egg and water until well blended. Stir in chips. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Shape dough into 25 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets; press each ball slightly to flatten.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are set and center appears slightly wet. Remove parchment and cookies to cooling rack; cool 5 minutes. Remove cookies from parchment to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Squeeze icing on cookies to decorate. Immediately sprinkle with additional baking chips, if desired. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g

PEPPERMINT BROWNIE COOKIES



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Starting with Betty Crocker™ brownie mix makes quick work of these chewy, minty Christmas cookies.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Original Supreme brownie mix, sifted
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 egg
1/2 cup Andes peppermint crunch baking chips
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Open box of brownie mix, and set chocolate pouch aside.
  • In large bowl, beat sifted brownie mix, melted butter and egg until batter is smooth. Stir in peppermint crunch baking chips and semisweet chocolate chips.
  • Shape dough into tablespoon-size balls. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are puffed and cracked, but still appear a little shiny. Cool completely.
  • In small bowl, stir together chocolate from brownie mix pouch and sifted powdered sugar. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

PEPPERMINT FUDGE BROWNIE COOKIES



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My granddaughter loved making this Betty Crocker recipe at Christmas to share with family! :)

Provided by Jeanne Zidlicky @GrannieJeanne

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box(es) betty crocker fudge brownie mix
2/3 cup(s) butter, melted
2 - eggs
1/2 cup(s) andes peppermint crunch or baking chips
1/2 cup(s) semisweet mini chocolate chips
1 - 7 oz pouch better crocker chocolate cookie icing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350, line large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper
  • In large bowl, stir brownie mix, melted butter and eggs until well blended. Stir in chips.
  • Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set around edges but still soft in middle. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Squeeze icing on cookies. Sprinkle with additional baking chips, if desired. Store in airtight container.

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