Peppermint Bark Brownies Recipe

These Peppermint Bark Brownies are a festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Combining rich chocolate brownies with layers of creamy peppermint bark, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas desserts collection.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for anyone looking to create delicious Christmas desserts that impress. The combination of chocolate and peppermint offers a delightful flavor that everyone will love.

Festive Peppermint Bark Brownies

These brownies feature a fudgy chocolate base topped with a layer of peppermint bark, creating a delightful contrast in flavors and textures. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 brownies.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Make the Brownie Batter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
Bake the Brownies: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
Prepare the Peppermint Bark: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in the peppermint extract. Pour the melted white chocolate over the cooled brownies and spread it evenly.
Add Peppermint Candies: Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the white chocolate layer, pressing them down gently to adhere.
Chill and Cut: Refrigerate the brownies for about 1 hour to set the peppermint bark. Once set, cut into squares and serve.