If you love peppermint bark candy, then you’ll love these Peppermint Bark Brownies with chopped candy cane kisses (or crushed peppermint) on top!


Candy Cane Kiss Brownies

The Holiday Food Bloggers are back, this time celebrating all things Christmas! How could we not when it’s one of the biggest holidays in the world?

When I think of Christmas desserts, candy canes, gingerbread, and eggnog come to mind.

It’s also that time of year to buy specialty Hershey’s Kisses, like mint truffle, cherry cordial, and candy cane.

I’m obsessed with seasonal candy for the limited edition flavors. Probably one of the best marketing tactics for companies, right?

For today’s recipe, I made Peppermint Bark Brownies, which are fudgy brownies topped with a layer similar to peppermint bark.

If you love candy canes and peppermint, you’re not going to want to pass these up.


Candy Cane Kiss Brownies

I saw a picture of brownies similar to these with crushed peppermints on top. However, I’m not a big fan of hard candy, so I used candy cane kisses instead.

Much easier on my teeth without losing the candy cane flavor. It’d be an understatement to say I couldn’t stop eating these brownies!


Candy Cane Kiss Brownies

Candy Cane Kiss Brownies
Want a smaller serving? Check out my Brownies For Two.

You can also check out my chocolate pretzel bark and banana bark.

Peppermint Bark Brownies

Peppermint Bark Brownies

Yield: 12-16 brownies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

If you love peppermint bark candy, then you’ll love these Peppermint Bark Brownies with chopped candy cane kisses (or crushed peppermint) on top!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 + 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

For the glaze

  • 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 cup chopped candy cane kisses or crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt together the butter and unsweetened chocolate.
  3. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cocoa, sugar, and salt (mixture will be grainy - keep going).
  4. Beat in the egg and peppermint extract then whisk in the beer.
  5. Switch to a rubber spatula then stir in the flour, being careful not to overwork the batter.
  6. Spread the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or the edges pull away from the pan, the middle no longer looks wet, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes back with a tiny bit of chocolate but not wet batter. Cool completely.
  7. Once the brownies are cool, make the glaze: Add white chocolate and shortening to a large heatproof bowl.
  8. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a simmer. Once simmering, remove it from the heat then add the white chocolate bowl on top (do not let the bowl touch the water). Very gently and slowly melt the chocolate using a rubber spatula until smooth.

    White chocolate is very delicate to melt, so do not use high heat, do not rush the melting, and do not get any moisture in the bowl or it'll seize up. If this happens, you'll have to start over.
  9. Spread on top of the brownies then top with kisses or peppermint candy. Let harden before serving (you can chill in the refrigerator to speed up the process).

    Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Refrigerate if the glaze gets too soft from a warm kitchen.

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