Peppermint Candy Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 Cassavaberry Brownie Mix (Chocolate Chip or Carob Chip)

• 1 teaspoon peppermint oil (we used Simply Organic)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/4 cup water

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

• 1/4 cup chocolate or carob chips (we used Pascha 55% Barely Dark or Missy J's Carob Chips)

• 3/4 teaspoon coconut oil (for melting with chips)

• 4 peppermint candies or mini candy canes (we used Yum Earth), crushed

• 8x8 baking pan

• Optional: parchment paper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Pour brownie mix into a medium bowl.

3. Melt 2 tablespoons coconut oil until lukewarm (not hot, it melts the chocolate chips). Stir in water, peppermint oil, and vanilla. Pour into brownie mix and stir until combined and a dough forms.

4. Grease an 8x8 baking pan or line with parchment paper. Spread brownie batter evenly in the pan.

5. Bake for about 25-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Remove from oven and let brownies cool completely in the pan.

7. While cooling, crush peppermint candies in a zipper bag with a rolling pin or hammer. Set aside.

8. When the brownies have cooled, melt 1/4 cup chocolate or carob chips with 3/4 teaspoon coconut oil until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled brownies.

9. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top.

10. Let brownies set completely before cutting into squares.

Enjoy your festive, minty treat! 🎄🍫✨