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! :)
Allison says
My favorite holiday treat is peanut butter balls. I make an enormous enormous batch and package them up. We go and hand deliver them to all our friends and family. Great excuse to say happy holiday in person. LOVE your blog.
Aunt Micki says
These look AWESOME! I’m going to try them!!!
.-= Aunt Micki´s last blog ..I’m BAAAAAACK! =-.
Terry says
These brownies look amazing!
Terry says
My wife subscribes to your blog and your facebook page and I love it when she cooks your delicious food!
Kelly says
I just saw that it is for US residents only :(
But I thought I’d come back and comment again anyway! :)
Sarah B says
I like you on facebook!
Sarah B says
My favorite treats are fudge and pumpkin muffins with cream cheese frosting….and maybe some chocolate cheesecake too :)
Trevor Harris says
Awesome recipe!!
Tara says
I will definently be adding this recipe to my Thanksgiving dinner!!! I love York peppermint patties!!! :)
Val says
I love your blog and follow you on Facebook….you are an awesome cook, mommy and photographer!!
Cara says
I follow via RSS reader
.-= Cara´s last blog ..Chocolate Chip Cake-AKA Chocolate Birthday Cake =-.
Cara says
I like Fake Ginger on facebook
.-= Cara´s last blog ..Chocolate Chip Cake-AKA Chocolate Birthday Cake =-.
Cara says
I love the peanut butter cookies with the hershey kisses on them! and no one makes them like my grandmother!
Jessica of My Baking Heart says
And I’m now an RSS subscriber! Thanks for the chance to win!
.-= Jessica of My Baking Heart´s last blog ..Sweet Melissa Sundays – Ginger Custard Pumpkin Pie =-.
Jessica of My Baking Heart says
Also following ICBINB on Twitter now. :)
Jessica of My Baking Heart says
Just became a fan of Fake Ginger on Facebook!
Shandi says
My mom makes homemade candy at Christmas and I look forward to it all year! Peanut Brittle, English Toffee, pulled mints, caramels… mmm!
Jessica of My Baking Heart says
My favorite holiday treat is puppy chow! :)
.-= Jessica of My Baking Heart´s last blog ..Sweet Melissa Sundays – Ginger Custard Pumpkin Pie =-.
Tammie says
My favorite holiday treat is peanut butter balls.
Tammie says
I liked you on facebook.