Peppermint Brookies (Brownie Cookies)

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Peppermint Brookies (Brownie Cookies)

Whether you’re headed to a cookie party, need a holiday gift for a friend or a fun activity on a cold winter’s day, these Peppermint Brookies are a score!

Prep Time20

Cook Time12

Refrigerator Time:10

Total Time42

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 207kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola or coconut oil
2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup candy canes, peppermint hard candies and/or m&m’s, chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the butter, oil and 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl (or in a metal bowl over a double boiler) and heat in 1 minute intervals until chocolate in melted. Allow to cool.
In another bowl whisk the eggs, peppermint extract, and brown sugar until combined. Stir into the chocolate mixture.
In another bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt to combine. Add the flour mixture into the chocolate/egg mixture and stir to combine.
Fold in the remaining cup of chocolate chips and chopped candies.
Refrigerate the mixture for 10-15 minutes to firm up slightly
Using a 2 tablespoon ice cream scooper or spoon, place the cookies on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes or until the tops look dry and cracked.
Allow to cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. The brookies will be soft and chewy.

Notes

Get Crushing: The easiest way to crush candies is to place them in a baggie and use a rolling pin. You can also use a meat mallet, but you risk tearing the bag.

Make Your Favorite: You don't have to mix in peppermint candies, or even any candy at all. These brownie cookies taste great even without anything extra!

Melting Chocolate: You can use a microwave or double-boiler, whichever is easiest.
Not a Mint Fan?: Feel free to swap the peppermint extract for vanilla extract and replace the crushed peppermint candies with another candy of your choice.

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