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

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.

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!


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

Peppermint Bark Brownies
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
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, melt together the butter and unsweetened chocolate.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the cocoa, sugar, and salt (mixture will be grainy - keep going).
- Beat in the egg and peppermint extract then whisk in the beer.
- Switch to a rubber spatula then stir in the flour, being careful not to overwork the batter.
- 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.
- Once the brownies are cool, make the glaze: Add white chocolate and shortening to a large heatproof bowl.
- 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. - 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.
Notes
- If you enjoyed this recipe, check out my Small Batch Brownies, Guinness Brownies, and Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies.
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I think chocolate and peppermint were created to go together…what a fun idea!
It’s like you condensed Christmas and baked it
i love peppermint bark. it sounds even better like this!
Oh, man, my family would inhale these luscious brownies! So yummy and festive!
I have to admit, I’m a sucker for white chocolate anything!
Oh my gosh… these are genius! I love peppermint-flavoured brownies, but those crunchy bits of candy cane always get stuck in my teeth and ruin the experience. Using candy cane kisses sounds perfect.
I have to admit I’m not a fan of peppermint (it doesn’t do well in my system). Such a share because they are so pretty with the red and white kisses. I do see the possibilities with using different flavored kisses with these brownies. The white chocolate bark top would make any of the kisses stand out.
I like the peppermint, so you need to share with me! I spotted the candy cane and cherry cordial kisses at the market today and was so tempted to buy them, but I don’t need to bake anymore stuff than I already am!
Those kisses are my favorite! And pairing them with brownies was a genius move!
We make peppermint bark every year because it’s a Christmas thing. You’ve got to. I love that you used the peppermint Kisses on the brownies though, Carla. Much easier on the teeth!
Two great flavors together, these look pretty and YUMMY!
Hi Carla
I am just curious what the addition of shortening is for in the melted white chocolate ?
I have all the ingredients now I’m good to go woohoo
Robyn 🎄
It helps give it a smoother consistency since you’re spreading it over the brownies. Plus white chocolate is finicky so the extra fat can help with melting.