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Peppermint Mocha Brownies

Looking for the perfect mocha brownies recipe that is perfect for Christmas? These Peppermint Mocha Brownies are amazing.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword mocha brownies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 brownies

Ingredients

Brownie Ingredients

  • 5 oz 1 ¼ stick unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ C sugar
  • ¾ C cocoa powder
  • 3-4 teaspoon instant coffee
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 large eggs cold
  • ½ C flour
  • ½ C chocolate chips
  • 1 regular sized candy cane

Ganache Ingredients

  • 1 C semi sweet chocolate chips
  • C Heavy Whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Prep 8 x 8 in baking pan with nonstick spray.
  3. Line the baking pan with parchment paper
  4. Crush the candy cane
  5. Set aside.
  6. Brownie Directions:
  7. Add the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee, and salt to the bowl. Put in microwave and heat at 30 seconds at a time. Stir after each 30 second internal. The butter will be melted and the mixture will feel warm.
  8. Add eggs, one at a time. Mixing directly after each addition. Using the spatula add the flour stirring until fully combined, They will be thick and shiny. Add in the chocolate chips. Stir to blend. Add the peppermint extract, Stir well.
  9. Add the batter to the baking pan. Using the spatula spread the batter evenly in the pan.
  10. Bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 mins. (Or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean)
  11. Cool completely
  12. Chocolate Ganache Directions
  13. Using a small pot, pour the heavy whipping cream into it and place on medium heat
  14. Pour the chocolate chips into a medium heat safe bowl
  15. Once the heavy whipping cream starts to simmer, remove from heat and pour onto the chocolate chips
  16. Allow to sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth
  17. Pour onto the top of the brownies and smooth evenly
  18. Garnish with the crushed candy cane.
  19. Move to a wire rack and allow the ganache to harden