One Bowl Peppermint Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with these One Bowl Peppermint Brownies! Combining rich chocolate with a refreshing peppermint twist, these fudgy brownies are not only easy to make but also delightful to serve at any gathering. Topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies, they are the perfect festive dessert for holiday celebrations or cozy nights at home. The simplicity of mixing everything in one bowl ensures minimal cleanup, making them an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of this decadent delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 16 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. peppermint extract
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 tsp. peppermint extract (for ganache)
- 1 tsp. unsalted butter (for ganache)
- pinch of salt (for ganache)
- Peppermint Candies/Candy Canes, crushed for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and ½ cup of chocolate chips together in 30-second increments until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, salt, and optional espresso powder until well combined.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing thoroughly.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by vegetable oil and peppermint extract.
- Gently fold in flour and remaining chocolate chips until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before preparing the ganache.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until warm, pour over chocolate chips, let sit, then stir until smooth. Mix in peppermint extract, butter, and salt.
- Spread ganache over cooled brownies and top with crushed peppermint candies.
- Chill for at least one hour before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Find it online: https://recipesamanda.com/one-bowl-peppermint-brownies/