Not a cookie, again. Yes I know.  But variety is the spice of life right? So you are going to want a treat platter heaping with a variety of delicious sugar laden treats aren’t you? I thought so, let’s move on. These brownies are so delicious they may as well be chocolate sin.  The brownies themselves are rich yet I felt the need to slather them in rich cream cheese frosting, and some additional candy on top of that.  If the guilt feels like it might be overwhelming just cut the pieces small and tell your conscience to pipe down.   These are amazing served with a tall glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee.

 Iced Peppermint Double Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients:

3/4 cup of all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

3/4 cup canola/vegetable oil

3/4 cup milk chocolate chips

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

3 eggs

1 tsp. peppermint extract

Cream Cheese Icing:

1-8 oz. block cream cheese softened

1/4 cup butter

3 cups powdered sugar

1 1/2  tsp. peppermint extract

1/4 cup crushed peppermints

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 325

Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Set to the side.

In the bowl of your hand or stand mixer combine eggs and sugar until fluffy.

Blend in peppermint extract.

Add dry ingredients to wet a little at a time until fully incorporated.

Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.

Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing with a spatula.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.

Allow brownies to cool completely.

While brownies are cooling beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and peppermint extract with mixer until  light and fluffy.

Once brownies are cool, frost with an even layer.

Sprinkle the tops with crushed peppermint.

Cut, serve, and enjoy!

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