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Fudgy Peppermint Bark Brownies

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These fudgy peppermint bark brownies combine dense chocolate goodness with the crisp, refreshing crunch of peppermint bark, making a perfect festive holiday treat that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup peppermint bark, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined and glossy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in about ¾ cup of the chopped peppermint bark and the mini chocolate chips if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of peppermint bark over the top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes with a toothpick; remove when toothpick comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

Use melted butter instead of creaming for a fudgy texture. Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender. Pull brownies out when toothpick has moist crumbs for perfect fudginess. Cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free peppermint bark. Freeze peppermint bark before chopping for easier handling.

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