PEPPERMINT-FUDGE BROWNIE MIX

Peppermint-Fudge Brownie Mix image

This mix is so pretty when packaged as a gift, with the crushed peppermints sparkling against the dark chocolate colors. I like to print the baking instructions neatly on an index card to include with the mix, and decorate with Christmas stickers. -Barbara Burge, Los Gatos, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer flour, cocoa, sugar, chocolate chips and peppermint candies, pressing down to fit if needed. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups mix)., To prepare brownies: Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, until blended. Gradually add brownie mix, mixing well. If desired, stir in walnuts. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.