Peppermint Brownies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate.
02 - 1 cup butter (2 sticks).
03 - 4 large eggs.
04 - 2 cups granulated sugar.
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
06 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
08 - 2 cups powdered sugar.
09 - 3 tablespoons softened butter.
10 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract.
11 - 1 tablespoon milk.
12 - Red food coloring (optional).
13 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped.
14 - 4-5 candy canes, crushed.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9x13 pan with parchment paper or grease well.
02 - Melt chocolate and butter. Beat eggs until frothy, add sugar and vanilla. Mix in chocolate mixture then flour and baking powder.
03 - Pour into pan. Bake 23-27 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
04 - Beat powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract and milk until fluffy. Spread over cooled brownies.
05 - Melt chocolate and drizzle over frosting. Top with crushed candy canes.

# Notes:

01 - Can make frosting ahead and store in fridge.
02 - Brownies can be frozen up to 3 months.

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