Peppermint Bark Brownies

Our decadent Peppermint Bark Brownies are packed with white chocolate and peppermint pieces, just like the classic holiday candy!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Holiday

Keyword brownies, peppermint, peppermint bark, Peppermint bark brownies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 515kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $6

1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup butter
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup white chocolate chips or almond bark
PLUS additional 1 cup white chocolate peppermint bits and/or crushed candy canes for garnish

Preheat oven to 350F°F and prep a square baking pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder.
Add half of the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture, beat well, then add remaining half.
Fold in 1/2 cup white chocolate peppermint chips and then spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the center is firm to the touch and the edges are crisp and pull away from the edges of the pan.
Allow to cool.

Add milk, butter and sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and then add the vanilla extract and white chocolate chips. Stir until completely melted.
Pour the white chocolate ganache over the brownies and smooth with a spatula.
Sprinkle the additional white chocolate peppermint bits or crushed candy canes on the ganache while it is still wet. Let set.

Nutrition information is an estimate only.

Prep Tips:

Shortcut Recipe - This recipe is written with a from-scratch brownie recipe. However, you can absolutely use a boxed brownie mix to save time and make this recipe even easier! If starting from a box mix, prepare the brownie batter according to package directions. Fold in the white chocolate peppermint bits, then bake as the directions state. Then you can skip ahead to the frosting step later in the recipe!

Storage - Keep leftover brownies covered or in an airtight container at room temperature. They do not require refrigeration. When properly stored, they can stay good for 3-5 days.