Happy Monday to you!
Today we’re talking holiday baking. Why? Because I was invited to visit the Unilever Test Kitchens in NYC week to participate in a holiday bake-off for I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!
I had such trouble coming up with a recipe! I was dead set on white chocolate and peppermint because that screams holidays to me (thanks for Peppermint White Mochas from Starbucks) but the white chocolate just wasn’t working out for me and finally, after 3 failed batches of goodies, I gave up and switched to regular chocolate and made these delicious brownies. The filling is supposed to be like the filling of those York Peppermint Patties and seriously tastes just like it. Yum!
There’s a giveaway below the recipe so make sure you enter! Part of the competition is to get the most votes on this post so please, comment, comment, comment! :P
📖 Recipe
Peppermint Patty Brownies + Giveaway!
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- ½ cup 1 stick I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
For the peppermint patty:
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
For the glaze:
- 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8 x 8 baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with oil.
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To make brownies, in a double boiler or a heatproof boil set over a pot of simmering water, melt I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! and chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently. Once melted, pour over sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine and to cool chocolate down. Add eggs and stir vigorously until everything is combined. Stir in vanilla and salt. Sift in flour and stir just until flour is incorporated.
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Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25 – 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
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To make peppermint patty, use a mixer to combine sweetened condensed milk and extract. Mix in powdered sugar ½ cup at a time until combined. Spread on top of cooled brownies. Pop in fridge (or freezer) to allow the peppermint to set.
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For the glaze, melt chocolate and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! in a double boiler. Spread glaze over peppermint patty mixture. Put in fridge to set.
What about the giveaway? Oh yes.
This awesome giveaway consists of:
Crate and Barrel Bake and Store Brownie Pan
Sur La Table Basics Stainless Steel Double Boiler
Dualt 5 Speed Chrome Hand Mixer
coupon for I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! product
To be entered to win, comment and let me know you’re favorite holiday treat. Leave a link if you want!
For extra entries:
- Like Fake Ginger on Facebook. Come back and leave another comment saying that you did. Also comment if you are already a fan.
- Follow I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter on Twitter. Come back and leave another comment saying that you did. Also comment if you are already an ICBINB follower.
- Become a subscriber either by email or RSS of Fake Ginger. (Subscription form is at the very top of the page.) Leave another comment if you did that. Also comment if you are already a subscriber.
Giveaway is open to US residents only, sorry! The giveaway will close on Friday November 12 at 8 am Eastern.
In addition to this giveaway, I’m receiving an all-expenses paid trip to NYC and the Unilever Kitchens.
And the winner is!
Congrats Amy! You should have an email from me! :)
Meaghan says
Ok, I liked Fake Ginger on Facebook!
Meaghan says
Chocolate and mint, HEAVEN! And I’d kill (or pout) for a double boiler! :)
Hunter Coward says
My favorite holiday treat is this wonderful chocolate coated ball of goodness called a Martha Washington Ball. My mother and I always made them growing up as a child.
Tatiana says
There are so many I love, but I think my favorite is cherry almond pie.
Shalom says
…now “liked” on Facebook, too! I see me, Vickie and Sharee together. :)
Barbara Bakes says
Chocolate and mint is a perfect combination for the holidays. I’m sure I’d love these. Can’t wait to meet everyone in NY.
My favorite holiday treat is http://barbarabakes.com/2008/12/cinnamon-apple-candy-cane-kolache-with/
.-= Barbara Bakes´s last blog ..Snickerdoodle Snack Cake- Bake-Off and a Giveaway =-.
@jillivinilly says
I cannot wait to try this brownie recipe. Thx to someone for posting link on twitter!
Shalom says
Favorite holiday treats – roasted pecans; Italian Creme Cake (made by my grandmother – and pronounced Eye-Talian); and now, if I can convice someone to make them, these brownies!
Erin Brenner says
Yum, these look delicious!
Kelly says
My favourite holiday treat is chocolate mint brownies, a Martha recipe, very similar to this one. I will definitely have to try this one instead next time! I’m already a fan of yours…..I doubt I am eligible for your giveaway since I’m not American (Canadians always get screwed!). Good luck and have fun in NYC!
Roxan says
My favorite holiday treat is anything anything anything with chocolate!
Amy L says
I subscribe to your RSS
.-= Amy L´s last blog ..Salty-Sweet Scotcheroos =-.
Valerie says
These look great! My favorite holiday dessert is the old classic: pecan pie!
Amy L says
I “like” I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter on Facebook
.-= Amy L´s last blog ..Salty-Sweet Scotcheroos =-.
Amy L says
I “like” Fake Ginger on Facebook
.-= Amy L´s last blog ..Salty-Sweet Scotcheroos =-.
Amy L says
Oh my goodness, these look fantastic! I can’t wait to try them!
My holiday favorite is gingerbread cookies!
.-= Amy L´s last blog ..Salty-Sweet Scotcheroos =-.
Ann says
Yule log for sure. Chocolate!
Jacqueline says
I’m also a RSS subscriber!
Jacqueline says
Mmm, these brownies look pretty tasty! I love mint and chocolate together, but my favorite holiday treat has to be pecan pie!
Jessica says
this time of year, it’s is hands down ANYTHING pumpkin. I could eat it ALL.THE.TIME.