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Fudgy Peppermint Bark Brownies

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These fudgy peppermint bark brownies combine rich chocolate with a refreshing peppermint crunch, perfect for festive occasions and easy holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 150 grams) crushed peppermint bark

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter using a microwave or stovetop until just melted but not boiling. Let it cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition until you get a thick, shiny batter. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Stop once no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
  7. Reserve about 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint bark for topping. Fold the rest gently into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
  9. Sprinkle the reserved crushed peppermint bark evenly over the top.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center around 30 minutes; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  11. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
  12. Cut into squares using a sharp knife, wiping it clean between cuts for neat edges.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep brownies fudgy. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Let brownies cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbly edges. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free peppermint bark. Peppermint bark can be store-bought or homemade by crushing candy canes mixed with melted white chocolate.

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