Semi-homemade recipe for Peppermint Mocha Brownies. An easy, holiday dessert made using your favorite box mix and frosting spruced up with peppermint extract, chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, and a pinch of instant coffee.
BAKE BROWNIES: Prep an 8 x 8 baking pan, line it with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brownie mix, instant coffee, warm water, and oil. Then add in the egg and peppermint extract, and mix until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula, and pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes (or according to your box mix instructions).***
FROST AND DECORATE: Allow brownies to cool fully. Then spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top and sprinkle the crushed candy canes (or crushed peppermint candies) over the top. Cut into 9 squares.
Notes
*Can use melted coconut oil, melted butter, or standard vegetable oil**I just put the water in the microwave for 40 seconds, this were the instructions on the particular box mix I used. The warm water just makes it easier for you to mix the ingredients by hand.***I used a glass pan, so mine took longer to cook. But adjust the time accordingly for metal baking pans.