How to Make Peppermint Brownies

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Assemble the ingredients listed above.

   Crush the peppermints.
   
   You can crush the peppermints or candy canes by using a kitchen mallet or pounding them with your hands.
   
   Crush them until they turn into small pieces.
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   Step 2: Make your desired brownie batter as usual.

   Mix and add any ingredients mentioned in the instructions of the box.
   
   Make sure you mix thoroughly with a whisk.
   
   Then, add one cup of crushed regular peppermint candy canes or peppermints to the mix.
   
   Mix thoroughly with the whisk and pour the batter into either a nine by nine inch (23 x 23 centimeters) pan or eight by eight inch (20 x 20 centimeters) pan.
   
   Smooth out evenly. , While baking, clean up and put away any dishes and ingredients you're not using.
   
   Get out a medium sized bowl, a spoon, a knife, and a large plate. , Once cool, cut into size of your choice.
   
   Cut into bite size for sharing or larger sizes for a single family.
   
   Put on the plate. , Mix together with a spoon.
   
   Spread icing on top of brownies. , Make sure they stick well.
   
   Or, for another look, place a mini candy cane on each brownie. ,
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   Step 3: Stick the peppermint brownie mix in the oven for the time it says on the box.

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   Step 4: Once the brownies are done

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   Step 5: take them out

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   Step 6: using an oven mitt

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   Step 7: and let cool for 5-7 minutes to set.

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   Step 8: In the bowl

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   Step 9: put one regular sized container of vanilla icing and about a teaspoon of peppermint extract.

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    Step 10: Take the rest of the crushed peppermint/candy canes and sprinkle them onto the icing.

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    Step 11: Place of all the finished

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    Step 12: delicious peppermint brownies onto a decorative serving platter and enjoy with your family and friends!

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