Can I use homemade brownies instead of a mix?

Absolutely, My from-scratch fudge brownie recipe works beautifully here—just bake and cool as usual. The box mix is my holiday shortcut when I'm drowning in cookie swaps and gift wrapping.

How do you keep the peppermint topping from melting?

The trick is adding the crushed candies immediately after spreading the warm white chocolate—they "set" in place as it cools. Storing them in a cool spot (not next to the oven) helps too. One year I left them on the stovetop while cooking dinner... let's just say we had peppermint swirl brownies that time.

Can I freeze these Christmas brownies?

You bet, Freeze them uncovered first so the topping sets, then wrap tightly. They'll keep for a month—though good luck not eating them all at your holiday party first. Thaw at room temperature to keep that perfect crunch.

Peppermint Bark Brownies That Taste Like Christmas Magic -

Name: Peppermint Bark Brownies That Taste Like Christmas Magic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box brownie mix; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup white chocolate chips; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies; 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

Peppermint Bark Brownies That Taste Like Christmas Magic

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A festive twist on classic brownies with peppermint bark topping, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Author: RecipeZest
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 16 brownies
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 box brownie mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
1/2 tsp peppermint extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix brownie mix, oil, eggs, and water in a bowl.
Pour batter into greased baking pan.
Bake for 25 minutes or until done.
Melt white chocolate chips in microwave.
Stir in peppermint extract.
Spread melted chocolate over cooled brownies.
Sprinkle crushed peppermint on top.
Let set before cutting.

Notes

Use parchment paper for easy removal.
Store in airtight container.
Crush peppermints in sealed bag.

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