Total Time1¼ hours, plus cooling and chilling

Rating5(834)CommentsRead comments

These crowd-pleasing treats start with a dense, chewy brownie that’s topped with a layer of creamy peppermint filling, dark chocolate glaze, and a sprinkle of crushed peppermints. For the cleanest slices, chill the finished brownies thoroughly, then use a warm knife to slice them. Dip the knife blade into hot water and wipe it dry with a kitchen towel between each cut, and you’ll be rewarded with clean layers of chocolate, peppermint and glaze. It’s fine to sub chocolate chips for the chopped chocolate, just make sure they are fully melted before proceeding.

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Yield:15 servings (one 9-by-13-inch pan)

For the Brownie Base

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 10ounces/285 grams semisweet chocolate, chopped (or semisweet chocolate chips)

• 8ounces/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1cup/220 grams light brown sugar

• ½cup/100 grams granulated sugar

• 3large eggs

• 2teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1½cups/190 grams all-purpose flour

• ½teaspoon baking powder

• ½teaspoon fine sea salt

For the Peppermint Filling

• 2½cups/310 grams confectioners’ sugar

• ⅔cup/160 milliliters sweetened condensed milk

• ¾teaspoon peppermint extract

• ½teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pinch of fine sea salt

For the Chocolate Glaze

• 6ounces/170 grams semisweet chocolate, chopped (or semisweet chocolate chips)

• ¼cup/60 milliliters heavy cream

• 1tablespoon unsalted butter

• Pinch of fine sea salt

• ½cup/95 grams crushed peppermints or candy canes

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Nutritional analysis per serving (15 servings)

561 calories; 27 grams fat; 16 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 80 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 65 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 155 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Step 1

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick spray, and line with parchment paper, leaving a 1½-inch overhang on both sides (this will help you remove the brownies from the pan later). 1.

Step 2

Make the brownies: Place a medium heat-safe bowl over a medium pot of simmering water. Place the chocolate, butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar into the bowl. Heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is evenly melted. The mixture will be grainy; that’s O.K. 1.

Step 3

Whisk the eggs into the chocolate mixture one at a time, then whisk in the vanilla extract. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix with a silicone spatula just until incorporated. Pour into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. 1.

Step 4

Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely. 1.

Step 5

Make the peppermint filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, on medium-low, mix the confectioners’ sugar, sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract and salt to combine. When the mixture appears well combined, scrape down the bowl well once, then mix on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes. During mixing, the mixture will appear light and fluffy, but when you stop, it may look softer and more liquid. That’s O.K. 1.

Step 6

Spread the peppermint mixture over the surface of the cooled brownies and spread into an even layer. (It will be stiff but spreadable.) Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes. 1.

Step 7

While the brownies chill, make the glaze: Place a medium heat-safe bowl over a medium pot of simmering water. Place the chocolate, cream, butter and salt in the bowl. Heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is evenly melted. (Alternatively, this can be done in the microwave in a microwave-safe container in 15-second increments until fully melted.) Let the glaze cool for 5 minutes. 1.

Step 8

Pour the glaze over the chilled brownies and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the crushed peppermints evenly over the surface. Return to the refrigerator to chill until the chocolate is fully set, about 45 minutes more. 1.

Step 9

Use the parchment paper to lift the brownies out of the pan and use a sharp knife to cut them into 15 even pieces. For cleanest slices, dip the knife into warm water and dry with a clean towel in between each cut. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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Making these as we speak. The peppermint filling is very stiff and difficult to spread. I dropped a pile of the mint filling in the middle of the chilled brownies (had them in the fridge overnight), then spread it using the back of a large spoon that I kept running under very hot water. Worked like a charm!

This recipe turned my husband into a mint chocolate fan. Some commenters said the filling was too thick to spread... that’s why I always weigh out powdered sugar and add it gradually. It’s easy to overdo with a measuring cup.

I totally cheated and used a box brownie mix, but added the peppermint layer and ganache and crushed peppermints like the recipe states... and woo-whee this is a delicious brownie!! 10/10 would definitely recommend!

Gracious goodness, what a treat!! This is definitely better than any other recipe of its kind that I have tried. Using weights for ingredients whenever possible made this one easy to get right the first time.

Would it work to use a 9x13 le creuset pan to bake them in?

Absolutely delicious, or would be if I followed directions! I would suggest not making the same mistake I did. Mint extract is not the same as peppermint extract. Still, they were very tasty toothpaste flavored brownies. I’m looking forward to trying again with peppermint extract.

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