Peppermint Brownies

By tlshinnick

Ingredients

• 4 ounces unsweetened Scharffen Berger Chocolate; coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 (1.55 ounce)
• Milk Chocolate bars; broken into squares
• 25 Peppermint Kisses; coarsely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Microwave chocolate and butter or margarine in large bowl at medium (50% power) for 3-4 minutes or until butter is melted.

3. Whisk until chocolate is melted. Stir in sugar and add in eggs, extracts and salt. Gradually add in flour and stir until just combined.

4. Spread 1/2 the batter into prepared pan. Add an even layer of milk chocolate squares and cover with remaining 1/2 of brownie batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes; do not over bake.

5. Remove to cooling rack and sprinkle chopped Peppermint Kisses evenly over the warm brownies. Allow to cool completely before cutting.