“Like snowflakes, my Christmas memories gather and dance – each beautiful, unique and too soon gone.” – Deborah Whipp
Wow, it’s day number 5 in the 12 days of holiday baking, and each day of pastries has been beautiful, yummy and too soon gone! Today’s recipe is an oldie, but a goodie from America’s Test Kitchen. And this one, I must say, is a crowd pleaser. How can anyone go wrong with brownies that have peppermint patties baked inside? I know I can bake this brownie all year long, but like other Christmas memories, it seems to fade like a snowflake. For some reason I always forget about them until the holidays. Maybe it’s the peppermint that makes me think of them. And it’s no secret if you read yesterdays post, that I have a slight addiction for peppermint and chocolate. It’s probably in my waistlines best interest that I only make these during the holidays and I give away as many as I can.
The recipe calls for you to bake in an 8-inch square pan, and cut them into 36 brownie bites. I like keeping them small, because then each brownie will have some of the peppermint pattie visible. It’s the minty candy layer in the middle that makes these unique so you may as well show it off!
These can easily be packaged in a holiday box with tissue paper, or just as part of a cookie tray. I know that for each recipe I keep telling you to keep some for yourself, but I must warn you this brownie is dangerous. Every time I keep a bite, or two or maybe a row and next thing you know, I’m making a second pan of them.
I hope you enjoy these peppermint pattie brownies as much as I do. Give the recipe a try and let us know how they worked for you.
And if you have missed the other four days, we now have Special K Bars, Rocky Road Bark, Mexican Wedding Cookies, and Peppermint Bark.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup AP Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 (1 1/2 inch) York Peppermint Patties, unwrapped
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat to 350°
- Make foil sling for 8 inch square baking pan, and grease the aluminum foil.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in bowl.
- Microwave butter and chocolate in second bowl at 50 percent power, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; let cool slightly.
- Whisk sugar and eggs together in large bowl.
- Add vanilla and chocolate mixture and whisk until combined.
- Add flour mixture and stir until just incorporated.
- Pour all but 1 cup batter into prepared baking pan.
- Space patties 1/2 inch apart on top of batter.
- Spread remaining batter over patties.
- Bake until just set in the center, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking.
- Let bites cool in pan for 2 hours.
- Using foil overhang, lift bites out of pan. Cut into 36 pieces before serving.
20 comments… add one
Krystal Butherus December 19, 2017, 7:20 pm
Adding peppermint to brownies is a game changer! I love the combination of the two. A great edible for the family get together!
serena December 20, 2017, 9:55 pm
Thanks so much!
Laura @ MommyDearest December 19, 2017, 9:22 pm
My mother loves peppermint patties, I think I’m going to have to surprise her with these brownies. She is going to flip out. They look so good.
serena December 20, 2017, 9:56 pm
I’m such a fan of the peppermint patties also. These are a nice surprise when you bite into the brownie. Enjoy 🙂
Rebecca Bryant December 20, 2017, 5:28 am
Yes, please. You so had me at brownie. I am all for my chocolate at anytime and these sound so good. I love the combo of chocolate and peppermint.
serena December 20, 2017, 9:56 pm
Thanks so much!
Angela Tolsma December 20, 2017, 8:18 am
I love peppermint patties and it would be hard to not eat them before placing them in the brownies! But what a surprise it would be for guest! Sounds like a fantastic treat.
serena December 20, 2017, 9:57 pm
Ha! I had that same struggle!
kimberly lewis December 20, 2017, 8:56 am
this is a happy recipe! my family would be so happy if i made it for them.
serena December 20, 2017, 9:57 pm
Enjoy! My family was pretty happy with them 🙂
Taylor Aube December 20, 2017, 11:34 am
I could eat so many of these haha! Such a yummy recipe, everything here sounds so yummy. I love peppermint during the holidays!
serena December 20, 2017, 9:57 pm
I think I did eat so many of those! They were so yummy
Terri Steffes December 20, 2017, 11:45 am
I adore Peppermint Patties and I have since I first tasted them as a little girl. My grandpa gave me one and fully expected I wouldn’t like it, but I did!
serena December 20, 2017, 9:58 pm
I love Peppermint patties. I enjoy freezing them and taking one out when I feel like a little snack.
Cindy Ingalls December 20, 2017, 8:59 pm
America’s Test Kitchen comes up with some of the most interesting and unique desserts. I’m notorious for struggling in the brownie department, but somehow I think this recipe might change all that.
serena December 20, 2017, 9:59 pm
I love some of the recipes from ATK. After working with them, I can appreciate all the testing that went into the recipe.
Krystel | Disney on a Budget December 21, 2017, 7:24 am
Oh wow that center looks delicious. Would love to try one
Britt December 21, 2017, 8:40 pm
Wow these look to die for! I love any type of sweet but these look out of this world!
serena December 22, 2017, 12:51 pm
Thanks so much 🙂
Heather December 22, 2017, 5:22 am
My oldest daughter loves peppermint patties so I’m absolutely making these. YUM! Even better, I’m having her make them with me!