Dark Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

1 1/2 cups flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup unsalted butter

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 1/2 cups sugar

5 large eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

5 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped and melted

Coarsely crushed peppermint candies, very fine pieces sifted out

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°. Grease a 9- by 13-in. baking pan; set aside. Sift together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder into a bowl.

Step 2

Microwave butter and bittersweet chocolate in a medium glass bowl, stirring often, until melted and smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk together sugar and eggs in a large bowl until blended. Add extracts and whisk to blend. Stir melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Gently fold in flour mixture with a plastic spatula until no streaks remain. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.

Step 4

Bake brownies until a toothpick inserted 2 in. from edge comes out with a few crumbs sticking to it, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.

Step 5

Put dark chocolate in a resealable plastic bag, snip off a small corner tip, and drizzle half over brownies. Sprinkle with candies and drizzle with remaining chocolate. Let cool until chocolate sets, 25 minutes, then cut into squares.

Step 6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per brownie.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 251Calories from Fat 52

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%

Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 64mg22%
Sodium 69mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Protein 3.8g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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