Brownies with Peppermint Frosting

Everyone will love these chewy chocolate brownies topped with peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Brownies with Peppermint Frosting

Prep Time 17

Resting Time 45

Total Time 47

Servings Brownies

Calories 331kcal

1 box brownie mix plus the ingredients called for on the box, usually water, oil, and eggs.
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips optional
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

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Start by preheating the oven to 350-degrees F.
Grease a 9x9 baking pan with cooking spray. Alternatively, line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper - this will make it easy to remove the brownies from the pan.
Prepare the brownie mix according to the instructions on the box, adding in the peppermint extract.
1 box brownie mix, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Transfer the brownie mixture to the prepared pan. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips if using.
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Bake for the time indicated in the instructions on the box.
Remove them from oven and set the pan on top of a cooling rack - allow them to cool for at least 45 minutes.

Add the butter to a stand mixer and beat until creamy.
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
Add half the powdered sugar and beat slowly.
1 cup Powdered Sugar
After that, add the milk or cream along with the peppermint extract.
3 tablespoons Whole Milk or Heavy Cream, 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
Next, add the rest of the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt and mix until well combined.
1 pinch Salt
Frost the cooled brownies and top with the crushed candy.
1/4 cup Crushed Candy Canes or Peppermint Candies