Peppermint Hot Cocoa Brownies Recipes

Steps:

• Make the brownies: Preheat the oven to 325˚. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides; coat with cooking spray. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
• Melt the butter and milk chocolate in a pot over medium-low heat, stirring. Remove from the heat and whisk in both sugars. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla and milk. Gently whisk in the flour mixture until just combined. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pan. Lift out of the pan using the foil overhang.
• Meanwhile, make the topping: Combine the gelatin, salt and 1/4 cup water in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Let sit 2 minutes. Combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, without stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, 1 minute. With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the sugar syrup. Gradually increase the speed to high; beat until thick and fluffy, 12 to 14 minutes. Beat in both extracts.
• Coat a rubber spatula with cooking spray; spread the topping on the brownies. Sprinkle with peppermint candies and let set, about 2 hours. Cut into pieces using a knife coated with cooking spray.

Steps:

• In a large mug or glass, combine cocoa mix with 1 cup of hot water, and stir to dissolve. Add syrup and mix well. Top with marshmallows and sip away!

Steps:

• In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
• In a large saucepan combine the sugar, butter and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat till butter melts, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Add eggs and vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, LIGHTLY beat just till combined (DON'T OVERBEAT).
• Add the flour mixture and milk alternately to the chocolate mixture, beating after each addition. Stir in the chocolate pieces and nuts. Spread batter into a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
• Fudge frosting: In a small heavy saucepan melt unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in sifted powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in enough hot water (2 to 4 tbsp) to make a soft spreading consistency.
• Sprinkle with crushed peppermint. Cut into bars.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
• Stir together cocoa and baking soda in large bowl.
• Stir in 1/3 cup of the melted butter.
• Add boiling water and stir until the mixture thickens.
• Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining 1/3 cup of the melted butter; stir until smooth.
• Add flour, vanilla and salt; blend completely.
• Stir in peppermint patties.
• Spread in prepared pan.
• Bake 35-40 minutes or until the brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
• Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• Cut into bars.