Peppermint Brownies
- 1 (22 1/2 ounce) package brownie mix (I use Betty Crocker with the Hershey's syrup pouch)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (or use 3 oz of chips)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 candy canes, crushed (or use peppermint candies) (optional)
- Bake brownies according to package directions in a 9 x 13" pan. Cool. Blend sugar, milk, peppermint extract and 4 tbsp butter until smooth; spread over cooled brownies. Melt chocolate and 3 tbsp butter in microwave (do not overcook, just until melted. I do 12 seconds at a time, stir, 10 more seconds, etc). When chocolate is melted, stir and spread over the peppermint icing. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes if you choose. When chocolate is set, cut into squares.
brownie mix, powdered sugar, milk, peppermint, butter, semisweet chocolate baking squares, butter, canes
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peppermint-brownies-280666 (may not work)