Gluten-Free Peppermint Crunch Brownies

Name: Gluten-Free Peppermint Crunch Brownies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (113 grams/8 Tablespoons); 2/3 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (4 oz./113 grams); 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams); 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk (save extra egg white for another use); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 cup gluten-free measure-for-measure flour; 1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder (28 grams); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2/3 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips (4 oz./113 grams); 1/4 cup butter (softened to room temperature (57 grams/4 Tablespoons)); 2 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature (57 grams/4 Tablespoons)); 2 cups powdered sugar (240 grams); 1 Tablespoon heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (use 1/4 teaspoon for milder flavor); 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips ((6 oz/170 grams)); 2/3 cup heavy cream (160 mL); 1 Tablespoon butter (optional); 2-4 Tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or crushed candy canes

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:35min

These gluten-free peppermint brownies have 4 delicious layers of flavor--a chewy brownie base topped with peppermint frosting, fudgy chocolate ganache, and crunchy crushed candy canes. They're packed with delicious flavor in every bite!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:59:54 GMT