PEPPERMINT BROWNIES

NOTHING BETTER THAN PEPPERMINT BROWNIES! A HOMEMADE DESSERT THAT EVERYONE LOVES. CHOCOLATE BROWNIES, MINTY FRESH FILLING AND CHOCOLATE TOP!

Everybody’s favorite dessert is finally gracing the pages of my blog. Peppermint brownies (or mint brownies, depending who you talk to) are probably some of the most beloved potluck/dessert/buffet/party treats. They always are the first to go and everyone loves them! They take a hot second to make because every layer is homemade, but if you have a little time to make something decadent and special, these are oh so worth it! Just be sure to cut them small!

Ingredients
For the brownies:

• 3/4 cup salted butter
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 8 oz chopped semi sweet chocolate or 1 cup chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

For the mint filling:

• 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• green food coloring

For the chocolate topping:

• 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan lightly with non stick cooking spray, line with parchment paper and spray again with more nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In large pot over medium low heat, melt butter, oil, chocolate and cocoa together until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
• Pour in sugar and vanilla extract. Add in eggs, 1 at a time, stirring vigorously before the next addition. After all four eggs have been mixed in, the batter should be thick and smooth without that granular look to it. Add in the remaining dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not over mix
• For full instructions please see : laurenslatest.com

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