Peppermint Brownies with a Box Mix
This Peppermint Brownies Recipe comes together with just a few simple ingredients in under an hour! Made with a boxed mix base, they’re rich, fudgy, and infused with refreshing peppermint flavor for a crowd-pleasing holiday treat.
Who doesn’t love brownies? Whether we’re making skinny salted brownies or these peppermint brownies, they’re always one of our favorite desserts.
However, this recipe in particular is our go-to during the holiday season. Picture perfect, it’s fun and festive and SO easy to make thanks to the use of a boxed mix.
All you have to do is combine, bake, and serve! The brownies come out rich, fudgy, and refreshing. Perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, and gifting, they’re so tasty no one would ever guess they’re gluten-free!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this recipe. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!
- Brownie Mix – We use Krusteaz gluten-free brownie mix, but any brownie mix you like best will work.
- Peppermint Essential Oil – This adds refreshing peppermint flavor throughout the mix! If preferred, peppermint extract will also work.
- Candy Canes or Peppermint Candies – Technically optional but highly recommended, these add a bit of crunch and extra peppermint flavor when sprinkled on top.
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How to Make this Gluten-Free Peppermint Brownies Recipe
Before you begin, grease a square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, and preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the brownies. Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions, adding peppermint oil to the batter.
- Bake the brownies. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, and bake according to the package instructions.
- Top and serve. Set the brownies aside to cool, and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top. Cut the brownies into squares, and enjoy!
Common Questions
Leftover brownies will keep fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you’re planning on freezing leftovers, we recommend omitting the crushed peppermint topping until just before serving!
Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio. So, if that’s your thing, look for a boxed mix that uses more fat (like butter) than flour.
Absolutely! Feel free to add to or replace the candy cane topping with options like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, powdered sugar, or icing.
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Peppermint Brownies with a Box Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 gluten free boxed brownie mix or boxed brownie mix of choice
- 3 drops peppermint essential oil or 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 candy cane, crushed
Instructions
- Spray an 8×8 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the brownies as instructed on the brownie mix box (eggs, oil, water) plus add 3 drops of peppermint essential oil to the batter and mix until combined.1 gluten free boxed brownie mix, 3 drops peppermint essential oil
- Bake according to instructions. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of the baked brownies. Cut into squares and serve immediately or store at room temp in an airtight container for up to 3 days.1 candy cane,
These are such an easy Christmas treat to bake and bring to all our holiday events. They are so pretty and are super yummy!