Peppermint Brownie Bites (Printable)
Rich fudgy bites infused with cool peppermint and topped with a minty glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Batter
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
07 - 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
→ Peppermint Glaze & Topping
12 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
13 - 1–2 tablespoons milk
14 - 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
15 - 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat or microwave; allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
04 - Whisk in eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until thoroughly combined.
05 - Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt; stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold mini chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
07 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
08 - Bake 16 to 18 minutes until centers are set and toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
09 - Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and peppermint extract in a small bowl until smooth; add more milk as needed for desired pourable consistency.
11 - Drizzle glaze over cooled brownie bites, immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies; let glaze set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It feels like sharing a private indulgence with a friend when you bite into that perfect peppermint-chocolate blend
- These bites became my favorite because they are easy to make and always impress guests
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- Don’t overmix the batter once you add the dry ingredients or the brownies will turn out tough
- Crushed peppermint candies make a huge difference for that festive crunch and pop of flavor, don’t skip them
03 -
- Use room temperature ingredients to help everything mix smoothly and avoid gritty sugar
- The secret to the softest bites is not overbaking—pull them out when centers still look slightly underdone