PEPPERMINT FUDGE BROWNIES

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This is a delicious brownie dressed up with creamy peppermint frosting and drizzled with chocolate ganache. -Heidi Farnworth, Riverton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons plus 5 teaspoons heavy whipping cream, divided
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 to 2 drops green food coloring, optional

Steps:

Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring 3 tablespoons cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Set aside., In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, extract, remaining cream and food coloring if desired. Beat until smooth. Frost brownies. Drizzle chocolate over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.