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Homemade Peppermint Brownies

These fudgy brownies feature a cool minty center and a crisp chocolate topping that is perfect for any celebration.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 17, 2026
Homemade Peppermint Brownies
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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
45 minutes
Serves
12

There is something special about the combination of rich dark chocolate and cool peppermint. These brownies have become a favorite in my house because they balance that deep cocoa flavor with a refreshing mint layer that keeps everyone reaching for seconds.

You can easily make these ahead of time if you have guests coming over. I find that chilling them properly makes the layers distinct and much easier to slice into clean, beautiful squares.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.

  3. 3

    Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until the batter is just combined.

  4. 4

    Spread the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

  5. 5

    Let the brownies cool completely before adding the next layer.

  6. 6

    To make the mint layer, beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, heavy cream, and peppermint extract together until creamy, then spread it evenly over the cooled brownies.

  7. 7

    Chill the brownies in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set the mint layer.

  8. 8

    Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave in short bursts until smooth, then spread over the mint layer.

  9. 9

    Place the pan back in the fridge until the chocolate shell is firm before slicing.

💡 Tips

Store these brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the chocolate layer crisp. If you want a festive look, sprinkle a few crushed peppermint candies over the top while the chocolate is still wet.

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