Peppermint Patty Brownies

These Peppermint Patty Brownies are the perfect indulgence for when you are craving a rich, restaurant-style brownie dessert, but would rather stay home in your pajamas. With boxed brownie mix as a base, this recipe is simple to make and a real crowd pleaser.

Peppermint Patty Brownies

Last month while visiting my grandparents’ home in Massachusetts, I spent some time sprawled on the kitchen floor, paging through my grandmother’s vintage cookbooks. I came across a peppermint patty brownie recipe from the 1950’s.

Of course, the recipe called for a boxed brownie mix and called for pouring melted Peppermint Patties candy over baked brownies. According to my Grandma, using boxed brownie mix and cake mix was all the rage back in the ’50s.

You could certainly use your own homemade brownie recipe if you prefer, but if you’re in a hurry, boxed brownie mix is a real time saver!

Now, I don’t like to do a lot of dishes.

I began to wonder how brownies would taste if chopped Peppermint Patties were mixed into the brownie mix itself, instead of just drizzling them over the top of plain brownies.

The results were absolutely amazing! The bonus is there are less dishes and there’s no melted candy mess to clean!

YOU WILL NEED:

• 1 box brownie mix plus the ingredients stated on the box
• 1 cup chopped Peppermint Patties candy
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• chocolate syrup
• fresh mint and a handful of chopped Peppermint Patties for garnish

THESE TOOLS WILL BE HANDY:

• 8×8 baking pan
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• Sharp knife

Prepare the brownie mix as directed on the box, adding 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Next, stir in chopped Peppermint Patties candy and bake as directed on the box (about 50 minutes).

The Peppermint Patties melt into the brownie batter, creating a rich, fudge-like texture. Cool completely before cutting (it’s easier to cut cool brownies than hot brownies) but I do recommend warming them briefly in the microwave before serving!

Chocolate syrup, chopped Peppermint Patties, and fresh mint are a beautiful, delicious garnish.

Kitchen Tips:

1. If you would like to bake and take these, use a baking pan that comes with a lid, like this one. Once the baked brownies have cooled, cover the pan and bring your garnishes with you to top when you arrive at your destination.
2. Lining your pan with foil or parchment paper, making sure it’s hanging over the sides of the pan, will provide “handles” that allow you to lift the entire block of brownies out of the pan so that you can cut them on a cutting board.
3. It might be easier to buy the larger Peppermint Patties that are usually displayed near the checkout counter of your grocery store. Buying a bag of the smaller candies just means more unwrapping!

More Chocolate Recipes:

If you love chocolate, here are some other delicious desserts you might like!

• Chocolate Spritz Cookies – Fireflies & Mud Pies
• French Silk Brownies – Crazy for Crust
• Fudge Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting
• Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
• Fudge Frosted Espresso Brownies

If you liked these Peppermint Patty Brownies you might want to try one of these amazing brownie recipes! And don’t miss all of my peppermint and candy cane recipes!

Peppermint Patty Brownies

For when you are craving a restaurant-style brownie dessert, but would rather stay home in your pajamas!

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Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ Boxed Brownie Mix
• ▢ 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• ▢ 1 cup chopped Peppermint Patties
• ▢ Garnish: Chocolate syrup chopped Peppermint Patties, and fresh mint

Instructions

• Mix the brownies as directed on the package, adding 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
• Bake as directed on box.
• Cool, then cut into slices.
• Serve warm, topped with chocolate syrup, chopped Peppermint Patties, and fresh mint.

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