Fudgy Peppermint Candy Brownies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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These dense brownies are for the true chocolate-mint lover, like me. The crunchy crumb crust is topped with a fudgy mint brownie and frosted with melted chocolate-peppermint candies.-Elizabeth Luckett Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs |
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted |
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted |
10 chocolate-covered peppermint patties, chopped (we tested with york) |
1/2 cup butter or margarine |
3 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares |
1 cup sugar |
2 large eggs, lightly beaten |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (not flavoring) |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
14 chocolate-covered peppermint patties, halved |
Directions:
1. Line a 9 square pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over ends of pan; grease foil. Stir together first 3 ingredients; press into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chopped peppermint patties over warm crust.
2. While crust is baking, combine 1/2 cup butter and chocolate squares in a glass bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until butter melts; stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract. Add flour and salt; stir well. Pour over crust.
3. Bake at 350° for 33 minutes. Remove from oven, and immediately sprinkle with halved peppermint patties. Bake 2 1/2 more minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool 1 minute. Spread and swirl softened patties over brownies. (Don't wait too long before swirling or candy may be too firm to spread.) Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lift brownies out of pan; cut into squares.
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