Double Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

Greetings all.

I know it's been a while...December is so busy.

Then horrible things happen and you just don't

have the heart for posting light-hearted things

about decorations or brownies or anything.

But sometimes there is comfort in doing normal things.

For me, that is some therapeutic baking.

So, I cried and I baked a bunch this weekend.

I wanted to share these delectable brownies with you.

I found these Andes Peppermint Crunch

baking chips and KNEW we were gonna be BFFs!

So, put on your apron, and bake your little heart out.

Double Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

·         5 oz {approx. ¾ cup} semi-sweet or dark chocolate morsels

·         5 oz {see previous ingredient J} milk chocolate morsels

·         1/3 cup butter

·         1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

·         ½ tsp baking soda

·         ¼ tsp salt

·         1 cup sugar

·         3 eggs

·         2 tsp pure vanilla

·         6 oz Andes peppermint crunch bits {approx. 1 cup}

·         Additional ½ - ¾ cup mixed chocolate morsels

Preheat oven to 350°.

Melt the 2 – 5 oz portions of chocolate and butter in a small bowl in the microwave {medium power for 1 minute, stir, repeat until smooth}. Set aside to cool. You could also do this on the stove if you prefer. Be careful not to over heat.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.  Stir together with a wire whisk and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Add chocolate mixture, mix well. Add flour mixture and mix until combined.

Stir in peppermint bits and remaining chocolate morsels.

Pour into a greased 13X9 pan.  Bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out almost clean.

 

Did you know that using a plastic knife to cut your

brownies will help you cut them more smoothly?

No joke.

I never woulda believed it myself, but, it's true.

I hope you are enjoying your family and lovin' them up right now.

Hold them tight and make as many wonderful memories as you can.

Have a Very Merry Christmas!

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Simply {Kierste}

Serenity You