The Best One Bowl Peppermint Brownies for Your Holiday Table
Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with these easy, fudgy One Bowl Peppermint Brownies, complete with a luscious peppermint ganache and festive crushed candy canes. Perfect for family gatherings, this recipe is designed for minimal cleanup and maximum deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10M
- Cook Time: 35M
- Total Time: 1H45M
- Yield: 16 small brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
12 Tbsp. (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
1 ¼ cups chocolate chips, divided
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp. salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
3 large eggs
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. pure peppermint extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp. espresso powder (optional)
For the Peppermint Ganache:
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp. pure peppermint extract
1 tsp. unsalted butter
Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
Peppermint candies or candy canes, crushed
Instructions
1. Prepare Oven & Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch pan with butter, line with parchment, and leave overhang for easy removal.
2. Melt Butter & Chocolate: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and ½ cup chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
3. Add Dry & Sugars: Stir in cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using). Then add both sugars and mix until fully incorporated.
4. Whisk in Wet Ingredients: Whisk in eggs one at a time. Add peppermint extract and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth and glossy.
5. Fold in Flour & Remaining Chips: Gently fold in flour and remaining chocolate chips until just combined.
6. Bake Brownies: Pour batter into prepared pan, spread evenly, and bake 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Cool Completely: Let brownies cool fully in the pan on a wire rack.
8. Prepare Peppermint Ganache: Heat cream until just simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit 3–4 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract, butter, and salt.
9. Assemble & Chill: Spread ganache over cooled brownies, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
10. Cut & Serve: Lift brownies from pan with parchment overhang. Use a hot, clean knife to slice into 16 squares.
Notes
Chilling is Key: Don’t skip chilling after adding the ganache—it ensures clean cuts and perfect fudgy texture.
Clean Cuts: Wipe a hot knife between each cut for bakery-worthy brownies.
Easy Removal: Greasing and parchment with overhang guarantees easy pan removal.
Don’t Overbake! Moist crumbs on the toothpick mean they’re ready.
Storage: Keep in airtight container at room temp for 3–4 days, fridge up to a week, or freeze up to 3 months.
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