Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Peppermint Shortbread Brownie Layer Bars, where rich chocolate meets a refreshing peppermint twist. These bars feature a fudgy brownie base topped with a buttery shortbread layer, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this recipe is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough to wow your guests!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
- Stir in eggs one at a time, followed by cocoa powder and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges pull away from the pan.
- Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg