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peppermint mocha brownies

These thick and fudgy Peppermint Mocha Brownies are the perfect holiday recipe. The brownie is dense and rich and full of peppermint and mocha flavor, topped with a rich chocolate peppermint frosting. The perfect Christmas brownie!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Brownie Ingredients
  • 6 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1.25 teaspoons instant coffee 1 packet if using instant coffee packets
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.33 cups all-purpose flour
Peppermint Mocha Frosting
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Peppermint Mocha coffee creamer
  • crushed peppermint candies/candy canes for topping (optional)

Method
 

Brownie Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13” pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Place baking chocolate and butter in a large, microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, then stir. Heat additionally in 30 second increments, stirring well between each, until it’s melted and smooth. Stir in instant coffee.
  3. Stir in sugar, then eggs, one at a time, then stir in cocoa powder. Stir in extracts and salt, then slowly stir in flour. Spread in prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted 1” from the edge comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Peppermint Mocha Frosting & Storage
  1. To make the frosting: whisk melted butter with cocoa until it’s dissolved. Whisk in powdered sugar and salt until it’s thick and crumbly, then add coffee creamer and whisk until smooth. Spread over brownies and sprinkle with crushed candy cane pieces. Let set before cutting.
  2. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freezer for up to one month.