Rich chocolate brownies are studded with crushed peppermint and chocolate chips, these Peppermint Crunch Brownies make a perfect holiday treat to share with family and friends.
We spent the weekend out of town visiting family and attending my nephew’s wedding. On our drive home we took a little detour to Bass Pro Shop, because my kids love the fish tank and my husband loves the entire store. After a little browsing and several rides on the merry-go-round in Santa’s Workshop Village I ventured over to the camping section of the store.
I was pretty excited when I saw the Lodge Cast Iron display area and even more excited when I found this cute little 6.5″ skillet! It’s been on my wish list for far too long. When we got home I knew the first thing I wanted to bake in this little cutie was brownies, because some days I just want brownies. For me it’s been about two weeks that I have been craving some brownies, so these are well overdue! This post is for you mom, my mom is the biggest chocolate mint fan I have ever met. So I decided to make a fun, festive skillet brownie for all the chocolate mint lover’s out there.
Rich, decadent chocolate peppermint brownies are filled with miniature chocolate chips and crunchy bits of peppermint. I hope you’ll enjoy them as much as I have; happy baking!
Peppermint Crunch Brownies
Prep
Cook
Total
Yield 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 Tbs butter
- 1/3 c sugar
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 6 Tbs all purpose flour
- 1/4 c cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 c crushed peppermints/candy canes
- 1/4 c miniature chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º F and lightly oil a 6.5" cast iron skillet.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl melt the butter in the microwave for 45 seconds, stir in the sugar until combined.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla and peppermint extract.
- In a separate mixing bowl stir together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, crushed peppermint and mini chocolate chips.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until it just comes together.
- Spread the batter into the skillet and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Cool in the pan 10 minutes, to serve warm, or cool completely and slice into 6 servings.
Notes
The brownies will continue to cook a little after it's removed from the oven, so you can adjust the time slightly to achieve your desired consistency.
Courses Dessert, Brownies
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These brownies look so fantastic! Wow!
Thanks Jocelyn 🙂
perfect score at bass pro! And these brownies sound like the perfect way to break it in. 🙂
I know right? who knew I would actually find something to be excited about there 🙂
I love the idea of chocolate crunchy pepperminty brownies. Yum!
Thank you Marly
Peppermint and chocolate happen to be the best pairing for the holiday season. I love peppermint hot cocoa and peppermint brownies! I will definitely have to make your version soon!
Thank you Joanna, I hope you enjoy them!
Oh I love that little skillet! I need to get one in that size. Great recipe, Emily. Chocolate and peppermint makes me swoon. 🙂
Thank you Julie
I love this so much. I’m currently obsessed with chocolate and peppermint so it’s perfect for me!
Thanks Amanda, it’s such a great combo isn’t it!
Chocolate and peppermint are my favorite holiday combination. LOVE THESE!
Thank you Des
I love chocolate and peppermint especially during this time of year! The 6.5 skillet sound like the perfect size for brownies, they look amazing!
It is Kelly, I think I need another one 🙂
I can totally understand your excitement over these mini skillets! I mostly use mine for single serve scrambled eggs but I think I need to butter it up and use it for brownies next!! These sound delicious! So excited for peppermint season to start!!! Pinned
Yes Lindsey, make some brownies, trust me 🙂
This has my name all over it! Loving the chocolate and peppermint combo! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Thank you Karly 🙂
Hello gorgeous! I’m licking my lips right now, it looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Monday~Lou Lou Girls
thank you!