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!
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Peppermint Brownie Bites
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.