Peppermint Brownie Bites

These moist, chocolatey brownies are flavored with peppermint and topped with a rich ganache frosting. Chocolate and peppermint, the flavors of Christmas. And, did I mention they are bite-sized? Portion control is built right in, which helps when you’ve got a few weeks of indulging on the horizon. This recipe makes 50 miniature treats, perfect for sharing with all of the chocolate lovers on your list. Enjoy!


Peppermint Brownie Bites

Servings 4 dozen bite-sized brownies

Ingredients

FOR THE BROWNIES:

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (6 oz.)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. peppermint extract

FOR THE TOPPING:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz.)
  • 1/2 cup peppermint candies, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°.

MAKE THE BROWNIES:

  • Combine the flour, sifted unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
  • Melt the butter and 1 cup chocolate chips in a double boiler.
  • Whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
  • Stir melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until smooth.
  • Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture with a spatula until no streaks remain.
  • Prepare a mini muffin pan by spray with non-stick baker’s spray.
  • Spoon 1 heaping Tbsp. of batter into each muffin tin.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Let the brownies cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  • Continue baking batches of brownies until all of the batter is used up.

MAKE THE GANACHE:

  • Heat the cream in a sauce pan just to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.

DECORATE THE BROWNIES:

  • Dip the top of each brownie in the ganache, then sprinkle with peppermint candy. Wait at least 15 minutes before serving so the ganache can set up.
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