Decadent Double Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

Ingredients

For the Brownies:

- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Peppermint Frosting:

- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

For the Chocolate Glaze:

- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, allowing a slight overhang for easy removal.

2. Mix the Brownie Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until just blended.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.

3. Bake the Brownies:
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

4. Make the Peppermint Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with evaporated milk, until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in peppermint extract.
- Spread evenly over cooled brownies.

5. Prepare the Chocolate Glaze:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, shortening, and corn syrup.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle over peppermint frosting layer.

6. Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate brownies for at least 1 hour to set the frosting and glaze.
- Remove from pan using parchment overhang, cut into squares, and serve.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT35M
35 minutes

- Cooling & Setting Time:
PT1H30M
1 hour and 30 minutes

Total Time

PT2H20M
2 hours and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Brownies, Chocolate, Peppermint, Dessert, Baking, Oven, Sweet, Holiday, Party, Indulgent

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 3,500 calories

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