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Peppermint Patty Brownies are a holiday favorite and so easy to whip up with just a few ingredients needed. Rich, chocolate brownies stuffed with York Peppermint Patties are a holiday treat that everyone will love!
I hosted a Charlie Brown themed Christmas party over the weekend (more details to come later this week) and I wanted to serve a dessert that went along with the theme. When I stumbled upon a special recipe for Peppermint Patty Brownies, I knew I had hit the jackpot!
You can’t go wrong with brownies, but stuff them with York Peppermint Patties? That’s a sure winner! They are rich and decadent, with a cool, chewy peppermint center.
HOW TO MAKE PEPPERMINT PATTY BROWNIES
I found the recipe at Six Sisters, who actually took it from Eat At Allie’s who adapted it from somewhere else. I also found the same recipe on All Recipes so there’s no way to know where it actually originated (I hate that!). However, Six Sisters offered a “box mix” alternative, so I thought I would try that. I had to play around with it a little bit, because following the package directions like they said, did not work, and only managed to completely burn the candy.
You could click over to one of the other blogs if you want to make your brownies from scratch, but I will share how I made them from a pre-packaged mix, aka the lazy way.
These brownies are intended to be ooey-gooey. They may take longer to bake, so use the times given as a guide. Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the brownie part (not the candy).
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR PEPPERMINT PATTY BROWNIES
I mentioned this is a simple recipe, and it uses a boxed brownie mix. I almost feel guilty calling it a recipe! However, the secret is in the method; more on that later.
- 1 box of chocolate brownie mix
- Water, oil and eggs
- 24 Miniature York Peppermint Patties
LET’S MAKE PEPPERMINT PATTY BROWNIES!
- Begin by preheating the oven and whipping up the brownie batter as called for on the package. The amount of water, oil and eggs may vary from brand to brand, so be sure to check that first. My favorite brand is Ghirardelli.
- Spray a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then pour a little less than half of the batter into the bottom of the pan and spread it evenly. Place York Peppermint Patties in four rows of 6 on top of the brownie batter, then spread the remaining batter on top. It’s important to cover each piece of candy with brownie batter, otherwise the candy could burn.
- Bake the brownies at 325 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Watch closely as they finish because the candy may begin to bubble out over the top and burn. Remove them from the oven if this starts to happen. You can test for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies (not into the candy).
I would suggest making at least two batches, because chances are, when you serve these, they will be gone before you get to have one!
Want to make the brownies from scratch? Try my Easy One Bowl Brownies!
Want more Christmas desserts? Try these:
Peppermint Patty Brownies
Ingredients
- 18.7 ounce package of brownie mix Family size, for a 13" x 9" pan
- â…” cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup water
- 24 miniature York Peppermint Patties
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 13" x 9" pan with cooking spray.
- Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions. The amounts listed in the ingredients list are typical or common box mixes. The exact amounts may vary by the brand used.
- Pour half of the mix (or a little less) and carefully spread to coat the bottom of the pan. Unwrap your peppermint patties and line them up in the pan, 6 x 4. Pour remaining batter over the patties, carefully, and spread so all candy is covered.
- Place in the oven for about 18-20 minutes. Watch closely as they finish. You don't want the candy to bubble up out of the top of the brownies. Just trust me on that one. (Ovens do vary. You can check the center with a toothpick for doneness; the brownies may take longer to reach desired doneness, but will be gooey.)
- Allow to cool, and refrigerate for several hours to allow the candy to set. Let the brownies come to room temperature before cutting and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
Instructions confusing. Second line in recipe says prepare mix according to pkg directions, but the amounts don’t match what author lists to use. Also, lining candies 4×6 will not yield one per brownie if you cut 20 as directed.
To clarify, I added this note – ” The amounts listed in the ingredients list are typical or common box mixes. The exact amounts may vary by the brand used.” Also, it’s not supposed to be one piece of candy per brownie. As you can see in the photos, you will cut through the candy, showing the filling.
I made these to share with some friends over coffee and enjoy throughout the Christmas season. Super easy and so tasty – we loved the combo of chocolate and peppermint!
That’s awesome Diana! Thank you so much for stopping by.
Pass on this recipe. Cooking time is inaccurate and brownies came out thin and too googey. Waste of time
The instructions aren’t finite. The time is given as a guide as stated in the recipe instructions, ovens can vary and they may take longer to bake. The photos show that the brownies are gooey, that doesn’t mean they aren’t cooked. You also need to use the family size box of brownies (correct size listed in the recipe) so that could be the reason for the thin brownies. Finally, they harden and “set” after being refrigerated for a few hours. The recipe works, but I can’t tell you exactly what happened to yours.
I had to bake them longer than 20 minutes at 325 degrees. More like 26-27 minutes. Not to gild this lily, but I found an old recipe in my mother’s recipe box for the peppermint patty brownies that added a FROSTING smeared over the hot brownies before cooling and refrigerating them. I use an old 2 cup glass measuring cup to microwave: 1 cup chocolate chips, 3 chopped peppermint patties, 2 Tbs milk and 2 Tbs light corn syrup. Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Stir together until smooth. Spread over warm/hot brownies (it gets thinner as it spreads). Sprinkle with green chocolate jimmies before icing sets. I have frozen them and the grandkids eat them right out of the freezer!
Great ideas!, love that you made it your own!
These look amazing Kristin!!
Thank you Tanya!
These brownies look so delicious and fudgy! Perfect for Christmas!
Thank you Natalie!
they look so good! PS: Did you notice your directions were shaped like a Christmas tree? hehe
Can’t wait to hear about the Charlie Brown party…my nephews loves Charlie Brown. Thanks for the recipe too! 🙂
These sound so yummy! I made Reese’s brownies last month to use up our Halloween candy and they were a huge hit w/ my teen sons youth group. Maybe I’ll try these next!
Yummy. Girl these look so delish. I wish I would have done this instead of the cake I already started. So much simpler. Happy Holidays.
Yum these sound awesome! and so easy, pinning this!
Oh Kristen you had me at Charlie Brown! And now you have my attention for your party details! Love the brownies and love their name!
Kristin these look sooo good! I love the mix of chocolate and mint, thank you for the recipe 🙂
xoxo, Tanya
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