10ozPeppermint Melting Chips or White chocolate melting Chips
¼cupcrushed Candy Canes or Starlight Mints
Instructions
Preheat the oven according to the brownie mix package directions. Prepare the brownie batter as directed on the box, adding ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract to the batter before baking.
Bake according to the package directions, then allow the brownies to cool completely.
Place the peppermint melting chips (or white chocolate melting chips) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
If using white chocolate melting chips, stir the remaining ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract into the melted chocolate.
Spread the melted coating evenly over the cooled brownies.
Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes or starlight mints over the top before the chocolate begins to set.
Cut the brownies into 12 squares before the chocolate hardens completely. Allow the topping to finish setting before serving.
Notes
If you are making these for a cookie exchange or to add to your holiday spread, I would cut these up into small pieces so everyone can have a little bit of everything.