Description
Experience a delightful fusion of fudgy brownies and buttery peppermint shortbread, topped with a rich chocolate drizzle. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gently fold in flour until just combined.
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While brownies bake, mix softened butter and sugar in another bowl until creamy. Add flour and mix until crumbly; stir in peppermint extract.
- Once the brownie layer is slightly cooled, spread the shortbread mixture over it.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before melting chocolate chips and drizzling over the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg