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Peppermint Bark Brownies

Fudgy and decadent brownies topped with peppermint frosting and chocolate peppermint bark.

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Ingredients
For the brownies
  • 1 1/2 sticks Unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups Bittersweet chocolate chips (60% cacao)
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Domino Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour, sifted
For the peppermint frosting
  • 1 stick Unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups Domino® Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Peppermint extract
  • 2 tablespoons Whole milk
For the bark
  • 1 1/2 cups Bittersweet chocolate chips (60% cacao)
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • As topping Peppermint candy canes, crushed
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Instructions
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Prep Time : 25 minutes / Cook Time : 20-22 minutes / Rest time: 2 hours and 15 minutes / Yields: 16 brownies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Stir until all chocolate is melted and well combined. Set aside to cool down.

Step 3

In the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, beat at high-speed the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat for 5 to 6 minutes until mixture thickens and becomes pale in color. Remove bowl from mixer. Add chocolate mixture in 3 stages and fold into the egg mixture. Fold flour gently into egg-chocolate mixture until well incorporated. 

Step 4

Pour batter into prepared pan. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes. Do not overbake. Remove from oven and cool completely. About 1 hour. 

Step 5

Prepare the frosting. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter at medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk and beat at low speed until all ingredients are combined. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 2 additional minutes. Once the brownies are completely cooled down, evenly spread the frosting over the brownies. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Prepare the bark. In a small saucepan, at low heat melt chocolate chips and butter. Stir until the mixture is well combined. Remove brownie from the refrigerator, and spread the chocolate over the frosting. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top. Let chocolate harden before cutting into pieces. Serve.

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