Recipe: Peppermint Brownies

Ingredients

• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into pieces
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 cups sugar (I used organic sugar)
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons peppermint syrup (I used the Torani brand syrup)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Adjust oven rack to the middle position, and then heat to 350 degrees.
2. Line an 8-inch square pan with foil, and then lightly spray the foil with vegetable spray.
3. Add the chopped chocolate, butter, and cocoa powder to a bowl and stir, then microwave for 1 to 3 minutes. Make sure to stir the chocolate mixture every 30 seconds, so that it is well mixed. Let the chocolate cool slightly when finished.
4. In a separate large bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, vanilla, peppermint syrup, and salt together until combined.
5. Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture.
6. With a spatula, stir in the flour until no streaks are left.
7. Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out with only a few crumbs. This should take approximately 50-60 minutes.
8. Let the brownies cool completely before serving. Enjoy!