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November 17, 2014 By Emily 29 Comments

Peppermint Crunch Brownies

Filed Under: brownie, easy, holiday Tagged With: bars, chocolate, Chocolate Chip, chocolate chips, Christmas, peppermint

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.

Peppermint Crunch Brownies

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

Peppermint Crunch Brownies
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Peppermint Crunch Brownies

Prep 5 mins

Cook 18 mins

Total 23 mins

Author Emily Dicks {It Bakes Me Happy}

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350º F and lightly oil a 6.5" cast iron skillet.
  2. In a medium sized mixing bowl melt the butter in the microwave for 45 seconds, stir in the sugar until combined.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla and peppermint extract.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl stir together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, crushed peppermint and mini chocolate chips.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until it just comes together.
  6. Spread the batter into the skillet and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  7. 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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Comments

  1. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    November 17, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    These brownies look so fantastic! Wow!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 17, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks Jocelyn 🙂

      Reply
  2. kita says

    November 17, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    perfect score at bass pro! And these brownies sound like the perfect way to break it in. 🙂

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 17, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      I know right? who knew I would actually find something to be excited about there 🙂

      Reply
  3. Marly says

    November 17, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    I love the idea of chocolate crunchy pepperminty brownies. Yum!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 17, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you Marly

      Reply
  4. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 17, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      Thank you Joanna, I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  5. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    Oh I love that little skillet! I need to get one in that size. Great recipe, Emily. Chocolate and peppermint makes me swoon. 🙂

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 19, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Thank you Julie

      Reply
  6. amanda @ fake ginger says

    November 18, 2014 at 12:00 am

    I love this so much. I’m currently obsessed with chocolate and peppermint so it’s perfect for me!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 19, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Thanks Amanda, it’s such a great combo isn’t it!

      Reply
  7. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    November 18, 2014 at 12:22 am

    Chocolate and peppermint are my favorite holiday combination. LOVE THESE!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 19, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Thank you Des

      Reply
  8. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 19, 2014 at 9:24 am

      It is Kelly, I think I need another one 🙂

      Reply
  9. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    November 19, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 20, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      Yes Lindsey, make some brownies, trust me 🙂

      Reply
  10. Karly says

    November 22, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    This has my name all over it! Loving the chocolate and peppermint combo! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 23, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Thank you Karly 🙂

      Reply
  11. Lou Lou Girls says

    November 24, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 24, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      thank you!

      Reply

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