There are many ways to make brownies and many flavors you can add to them but it always starts with a great chocolate base. Here I have taken the basic good quality brownie recipe and added a little peppermint candy flavoring and sprinkled it with crushed peppermint candy. This is one for the holidays!
10oz dark chocolate (at least 50 percent cocoa solids) chopped
12 tablespoons unsalted butter (soften)
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon peppermint candy flavoring
10 crushed peppermint candies
Spray a 9″ x 13″ cake pan with vegetable spray then line with parchment paper then spray the parchment paper. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees
Place the chocolate and butter in a bowl over simmering water making sure the water does not come in contact with the chocolate. Melt until the chocolate and butter are smooth, then set aside and allow to cool to room temperature. Add in the sugar then the eggs one at a time and incorporate. Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the mixture and blend well making sure there are no lumps. Add in the peppermint flavoring, mix then pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with the crushed peppermint candy and bake for approximently 15 minutes until the top is solid to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Place in the freezer for 2-3 hours which will allow you to cut to your desired size easier. Remove from the pan and cut on a cutting board.
Enjoy
Chef Brian Klauss
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