Peppermint Brownies
What you need:
- 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 squares (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 bag small peppermint patties (16-20 count)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 5 to 6 tsp. milk
- 1/8 tsp. peppermint extract
- Green food coloring, if desired
Directions:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Combine with an electric mixer, the sugar, butter and chocolate mixture, and vanilla.
- Add the eggs and mix until combined.
- Stir in flour until smooth.
- Spread half the batter into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Arrange unwrapped patties over the batter and then top with the other half batter.
- Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 18 to 21 minutes or until the center is just set. Let cool completely.
- Combine powdered sugar, 4 tsp. milk, and peppermint extract in a small bowl until smooth. Add up to 2 tsp. more milk until you reach your desired consistency. You can also add a few drops of food coloring, if desired.
- Drizzle over cooled brownies and cut into 36 squares.
- If desired, you can also serve it with peppermint ice cream and whipped cream. I honestly think it was great as a standalone.
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