Rich and fudgy Thermomix Peppermint Brownies with a classic peppermint icing on top! Perfect for Christmas... or anytime during the year!
Hello delicious brownies!
If you're after a rich and decadent dessert (that's also perfect for Christmas time!), this is the recipe for you!
Just like our Kahlua Brownies, Gluten Free Brownies and Mars Bar Brownies, these fudgy Peppermint Brownies are simply amazing!!!
Let's get baking!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
What's not to love about a rich and fudgy peppermint brownie!?
- Perfect For Christmas - this Thermomix Peppermint Brownie is delicious all year round... but is especially popular at Christmas time.
- Cafe Style - just like your favourite cafe style chocolate brownie... but even richer and fudgier!
- Freezer-Friendly - freeze any leftovers for grab and go snacks.
- Suitable For All Thermomix Models - this recipe is suitable for use in all Thermomix models.
What You Need
These simple Thermomix Peppermint Brownies are made from pantry staples!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
For The Brownies
- Butter - use unsalted or salted butter
- Dark Chocolate Melts - I recommend using chocolate melts as they melt easier
- Brown Sugar - use regular (not dark) brown sugar
- Peppermint Extract - available from the baking aisle of the supermarket
- Eggs - use large (approx 60g) eggs
- Plain Flour - also known as all purpose flour
For The Frosting
- Icing Sugar - use pure icing sugar or icing sugar mixture
- Cocoa Powder - use regular unsweetened cocoa powder
- Butter - use salted or unsalted butter
- Peppermint Extract - available from the baking aisle of the supermarket
- Boiling Water - to smooth the frosting
Step By Step Instructions
Let's bake Thermomix Peppermint Brownies!!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Melt
Melt the dark chocolate and butter until smooth.
Step 2 - Mix
Add the brown sugar and peppermint extract and mix until combined.
Add the eggs and then the flour and mix to combine.
Step 3 - Bake
Place the brownie into the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs on it.
Allow to cool in the pan.
Step 4 - Make The Frosting
Place the icing sugar, cocoa powder, softened butter and peppermint extract into the Thermomix bowl and mix to combine.
Add 2 tablespoon of boiling water and mix thoroughly.
If the icing is thick but spreadable, it's ready to use.
If not, add an extra tablespoon of boiling water and mix through.
Spread over the top of the brownie and leave to set.
Expert Tips
Follow our top tips for the perfect Thermomix Peppermint Brownies!
- salted or unsalted butter can be used in this recipe. I generally use unsalted butter as I find it cuts through the sweetness of the brownie.
- I recommend using dark chocolate melts instead of regular dark chocolate, purely because it melts easier.
- peppermint extract can be purchased in the baking aisle (near the vanilla extract).
- you can use pure icing sugar or icing sugar mixture for the frosting. Please note that pure icing sugar sets firmer (and therefore, is better for school lunch boxes).
- when making the frosting, start by adding 2 tablespoons of boiling water. If the frosting is thick but spreadable, it's ready to use. If not, add 1 extra tablespoon of boiling water and mix through.
- Store the brownie in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Alternatively, freeze for up to 1 month.
FAQs
Yes, absolutely! This recipe is suitable for use in all models of the Thermomix.
Yes! It can be frozen for up to 1 month.
No problem! Simply omit the peppermint extract from the brownie base and the frosting.
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Thermomix Peppermint Brownies
Equipment
- Thermomix
- Oven
- 20cm square baking tin.
Ingredients
For The Peppermint Brownies
- 115 g butter
- 200 g dark chocolate melts
- 180 g brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 eggs
- 90 g plain flour
For The Peppermint Icing
- 225 g icing sugar
- 15 g cocoa powder
- 50 g butter softened
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2-3 tbs boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan forced). Grease and line a 20cm square cake tin.
- Place the butter and dark chocolate melts into the Thermomix bowl. Melt for 4 minutes, 60 degrees, Speed 2 (or until melted).
- Add the brown sugar and peppermint extract and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 5.
- With the blades turning on Speed 2, add the eggs, one at a time, through the MC hole. Replace the lid and increase to Speed 4 for 10 seconds.
- Add the flour and mix for 5 seconds, Speed 6. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 5 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tin.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs on it.
- Allow the brownie to cool completely.
- To make the icing, place the icing sugar, cocoa powder, softened butter and peppermint extract into the Thermomix bowl. Mix for 10 seconds, Speed 6.
- Add 2 tablespoons of boiling water and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 8. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat until smooth.If the icing is too thick, add an extra tablespoon of boiling water and mix again. The icing should be thick but spreadable.
- Spread the icing over the cooled brownie and allow to set.
- Cut into slices.
Notes
- salted or unsalted butter can be used in this recipe. I generally use unsalted butter as I find it cuts through the sweetness of the brownie.
- I recommend using dark chocolate melts instead of regular dark chocolate, purely because it melts easier.
- peppermint extract can be purchased in the baking aisle (near the vanilla extract).
- you can use pure icing sugar or icing sugar mixture for the frosting. Please note that pure icing sugar sets firmer (and therefore, is better for school lunch boxes).
- when making the frosting, start by adding 2 tablespoons of boiling water. If the frosting is thick but spreadable, it's ready to use. If not, add 1 extra tablespoon of boiling water and mix through.
- Store the brownie in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Alternatively, freeze for up to 1 month.
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