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Peppermint Patty Brownies – Fudgy, rich, and filled with a layer of cool peppermint, these brownies bring together two classic flavors in one easy dessert.
Peppermint patties and brownies are one of those pairings that just work—cool, chocolatey, and rich without being over the top. This version bakes the candies right into the middle, so every slice has that perfect layer of mint that melts into the fudgy brownie base. It’s simple to throw together but feels like a bakery treat every time.
If you’re already a fan of chocolate and peppermint desserts, you’ll want to try my Peppermint Patty Milkshake and Peppermint Patty Fudge Cookies next. They’ve got that same nostalgic flavor combo that somehow never gets old, especially around the holidays.
Ingredients Needed
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- Unsweetened Chocolate
- Vegetable Oil – any neutral flavored oil works great
- Granulated Sugar
- Large Eggs
- All-Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Peppermint Patty Candies
If you want a shortcut, you can absolutely use a box mix or your favorite brownie recipe.
How To Make Peppermint Patty Brownies
- Prep the pan & oven — Preheat the oven and line a baking dish with parchment paper or non-stick spray so the brownies lift out easily after baking.
- Mix the wet ingredients — Combine melted chocolate and oil until smooth, then whisk in the sugar and eggs until glossy and well blended.
- Add the dry ingredients — Stir in flour and salt just until the batter comes together—avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
- Assemble the layers — Spread half of the batter in the prepared pan, arrange peppermint patties evenly across the top, and cover with the remaining batter.
- Bake the brownies — Place in the oven until set and slightly fudgy in the center.
- Cool & slice — Let the brownies cool completely before cutting to keep the layers neat and the patties from melting out.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use room-temperature ingredients. Let the chocolate cool slightly before adding in the eggs to create a smooth, even batter without seizing the chocolate.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Stir just until the flour disappears to keep the brownies rich and fudgy rather than cakey.
- Line the pan with parchment. This makes it easier to lift the brownies out for clean slicing once they’re cooled.
- Space the peppermint patties evenly. Arrange them in rows so every piece gets a balanced bite of mint and chocolate.
- Watch your bake time. Start checking around the 30-minute mark—slightly underbaked brownies will firm up as they cool.
- Cool completely before cutting. The filling needs time to set so it doesn’t ooze when slicing.
- Add a chocolate drizzle. For extra flair, melt a bit of chocolate and drizzle it over the top after cooling.
Storage
Cover your leftover brownies and you can store them at room temperature for 3-4 days. After that they start to dry out. Brownies also freezer pretty well, so you can store them tightly wrapped for up to 3 months. Just let them thaw at room temperature before serving.
More Tasty Brownie Recipes
- Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies
- Cheesecake Chocolate Brownies
- Salted Caramel Brownies
- Chocolate Chunk Brownies (Starbucks Copycat)
- Lunch Lady Brownies
Peppermint Pattie Brownies
Ingredients
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, , melted
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 whole large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 16 peppermint patty candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together melted chocolate and oil until smooth and well combined. Beat in eggs and sugar until really well incorporated. Add in the flour and salt and mix until it is just combined and no white streaks remain.4 oz unsweetened chocolate, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 whole large eggs, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt
- Pour 1/2 the batter into the prepared pan. Place unwrapped peppermint patties evenly spaced around the pan. Cover with remaining batter.16 peppermint patty candies
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a tester comes out mainly clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Oh my! These look insane!!! I must have one soon!
Thinking of all the other peppermint chocolate candies there are, I was thinking they might me too thick, what about using After Eight Mints??
You can swap it if you want for a different candy, but it is a recipe that has been tested multiple times, and I think the peppermint patties work well.