Description
Indulge in rich cocoa and velvety chocolate ganache topped with crushed peppermint, perfect for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Crushed peppermint for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the baked brownies once they are cool, and sprinkle with crushed peppermint.
- Let it set before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a unique twist, consider adding nuts, mint chocolate chips, or a salted caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg