Make a pan of the best Peppermint Brownies the next time you get a chocolate and peppermint craving. Homemade brownies topped with peppermint chip frosting is the way to go this holiday season.
Yes, that is a homemade brownie staring you down. And yes, that is peppermint fudge frosting calling your name. You are welcome!
Lately I have been craving peppermint like crazy. I guess that's only logical because Christmas is coming quickly! I seriously do not have anything done this year.
Ok, so that's not totally true. We put up the trees, lights, and decorations in the house. And my my hubby put the lights on the house yesterday. Of course, we haven't plugged them in yet, so I sure hope they still work from last year.
Please tell me that I am not the only one wanting to cram as much peppermint into my mouth before the end of the year.
I'm still in love with using peppermint crunch chips for all the holiday desserts. I think every time I run into the store for something I have been grabbing another bag of them.
At this rate it is possible that I will be stocked up for the whole next year. Yay for having this Oreo peppermint cookies all year long though!
It is also very possible that I may have been eating them by the handfuls while I was waiting for these brownies to bake. What? They are that good!
These homemade brownies bake up so rich and decadent. There is something about them that makes them pretty irresistible by themselves.
But if you top them with a melted peppermint chip fudge topping, they become down right dangerous. The only thing better would be having a scoop of this peppermint stick ice cream on top.
How to make Peppermint Chip Brownies
- Preheat oven and line a pan with foil or parchment paper and spray it with nonstick baking spray.
- Whisk together the melted butter and dark cocoa powder.
- Beat the eggs for a few minutes or until light colored. Add the sugar and vanilla and mix in.
- Add the melted butter mixture to the egg mixture and mix.
- Stir in the dry ingredients gently. Spread in the prepared pan and bake.
- Heat the coffee creamer in a sauce pan until hot, but not boiling. Stir in the peppermint chips and white chips until melted and creamy.
- Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, then spread on top of the cooled brownies.
- Sprinkle the top of the peppermint fudge with the extra peppermint chips and mini chocolate chip before it sets.
Make sure you give the peppermint fudge topping enough time to set before you cut into the brownies. It's a true test of patience, but so worth it.
More Peppermint Desserts
- No Bake Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake
- Peppermint Whipped Cream
- Chocolate Peppermint Bark Sugar Cookie Bars
- Peppermint Oreo Bark
- Peppermint Cookies and Cream Fudge
- White Chocolate Peppermint Oreo Cake
Do you love a recipe you tried from Inside BruCrew Life?
Please leave a 5-star ⭐️ rating and a review in the comments section below.
Recipe
Peppermint Brownies
These homemade Peppermint Brownies are topped with a peppermint fudge layer. Easy and delicious treat for holiday treat trays.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup Andes peppermint crunch pieces, divided
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup white chocolate peppermint coffee creamer
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray an 8x8 baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Whisk together the melted butter and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs for a few minutes until light colored. Add in the sugar and vanilla and beat again. Add the butter mixture and mix together.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the the egg mixture and beat gently. Spread in the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Place the coffee creamer, ½ cup peppermint crunch pieces, and white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until melted and smooth.
- Spread over the top of the cooled brownies. Sprinkle with the extra ¼ cup peppermint pieces and mini chocolate chips.
- Let set before cutting. Cut into 12 brownies. Store in a sealed container.
Notes
*If you can't find the peppermint coffee creamer, you can also use heavy whipping cream.
Recommended Products
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 249Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 123mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The post for Peppermint Chip Brownies was first published on November 2, 2013. The photos and post have been updated and republished on December 11, 2019.
Dani @ The Adventure Bite
These look so amazing!! I think these will be making an appearance on some holiday gift plates this year 🙂
Pinned and stumbled <3
Kristen Duke
My mouth is watering just looking at these!! It's NEVER too early to start sharing peppermint recipes!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles
These brownies look fantastic, Jocelyn! I love the chocolate/peppermint combo. I bet the house smelled amazing too 😉
Ginger
I love peppermint, and I bet these taste awesome. I must try this recipe out soon!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen
You had me at "peppermint". These look yummy-licious!!!
Jan R
Love the giveaway...will probably use!
James
Your recipes are amazing! I will have to try to make some of these delicious desserts. Thanks for sharing them with the world.
Carla
Ohh these brownies look so decadent! I can't wait for peppermint season.
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
When the craving hits, you gotta indulge it! It's ok if you are a little early, I am sure we will all forgive you. 😉 How could we say anything but YESSSSS to these amazing brownies?!
DessertForTwo
Bring on the peppermint! I'm so ready! My husband craves peppermint + chocolate all year long. Now, I finally indulge him. These brownies look great! Thanks for sharing. Pinned! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you!!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork
I'm sooo ready for peppermint. I need to try the a rich and decant brownie ASAP!! I'm sharing this recipe on FB tonight and pinning!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Meghan!!
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com
I'm not going to hate on a peppermint dessert in November--these things should be allowed year-round! And YES those Andes chips are the best! Awesome peppermint flavor and the crunchy texture is amazing. Just don't put them on any of those pumpkin treats. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thank you Elizabeth!!
Erin @ Making Memories
These look so goo. My friend LOVES peppermint (and reminds me often) so I think I'll make these for her and ship them to her. Can't wait for the peppermint onslaught of recipes =o) And those Andes mint ships are to. die. for! Love them!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Erin!!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
It's never to early for peppermint in my book!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Nicole!!
Krista
Yum! I'll have to make two batches of the brownies so I can leave one plain for mister picky but bring on the peppermint 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Krista!!
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies
I think peppermint is always in style. I'll take a peppermint brownie in the middle of summer! These look wonderful!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Jen!!
D
They look absolutely delicious. I’m trying them for my holiday baking. Have you ever done them w/o the red dye? Do you use food color for the red top?
Jocelyn
The red color comes from melting down the Andes peppermint baking pieces. I hope you enjoy them.
Erin | The Emerging Foodie
Oh my gosh, Jocelyn these look absolutely delectable! No wonder your husband took them! 🙂 Is he on-staff at your church? So cool!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Erin!! Yes, he is! 🙂
Eat Good 4 Life
Holly smokes. I can't keep up with all of your goodies 🙂 Do you get to eat them all? This is so indicative of the upcoming holidays though. Have you started baking holiday cookies yet? I think I should start soon!! Can't wait what you come up with. You are very creative!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I definitely taste test all my goodies to make sure they are good, but I give most away to family and friends. 🙂 Holiday baking has already begun to take shape here! 😉 Thank you so much Miryam!!
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls
I order Peppermint Mochas year round, so I totally get the peppermint cravings! They look so fudgy and delicious Jocelyn!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Lisa!!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
LOVE the frosting on top of these brownies and omg I'm sort of dying for peppermint goodies already.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Rachel!!
D
How did you get the frosting to thicken? Mine seems really runny
Jocelyn
It is a type of ganache, so it should be slightly runny at first, but will thicken as it cools. You can refrigerate it to speed up the cooling. I hope you enjoy them.