Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder; mix until just blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
- Make frosting: in a bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, and milk until smooth. Spread over the cooled brownies.
- Let the frosting set before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For extra peppermint flavor, you can add crushed peppermint candies on top of the frosting.
- These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg