18 Aug Peppermint Crisp & Caramel Brownies

I recently posted several Peppermint Crisp Tart- inspired recipes on Instagram, and was again amazed at just how popular this dessert is! Based on the overwhelmingly positive response I received, I felt it was about time I shared a new PCT-inspired recipe. It’s one that I’ve been wanting to try for a while, and I must say it turned out even better than I had hoped.
I guess combining two perfect things (Brownies and Peppermint Crisp Tart) is guaranteed to produce a spectacular result! The brownies are rich and fudgy., with just the right amount of creamy caramel and minty Peppermint Crisp!

These Peppermint Crisp and Caramel Brownies are definitely a level up from your regular brownies, but don’t require much extra effort to make. To achieve the beautiful layers, you simply bake half the brownie batter for a short time, then top with the Caramel Treat and remaining brownie batter. Sprinkle with chopped Peppermint Crisps and bake again. It’s as easy as that!

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Ingredients:
(Makes 16 squares)

180g salted butter
300g brown sugar (1½ cups)
10ml vanilla essence (2 tsp)
3 large eggs
140g flour (1 cup)
55g cocoa (½ cup)
1 x 360g tin Caramel Treat
3 x 49g Peppermint Crisp Chocolates

Directions:

• Preheat your oven to 170°C. Grease and line a 20cm x 20cm square baking tin with baking paper, leaving the edges long so that its easy to pull out later.
• Melt the butter and cool to room temperature. Add the brown sugar and vanilla essence, and mix well. 
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir the flour and cocoa together, then gradually mix in to the batter until there are no streaks of flour visible. 
• Pour half of the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the centre is fudgy and soft but cooked through. 
• Empty the Caramel Treat into a bowl, then use a fork or a whisk to beat until smooth and spreadable. Roughly chop up the Peppermint Crisps.
• Allow the brownies to cool for 5 minutes, then spread the Caramel Treat on top in an even layer. Spoon the remaining brownie batter over and use a spatula to spread it very gently over the caramel, being careful not to mix the two layers together. Sprinkle over the chopped Peppermint Crisps.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the brownies are cooked through but still fudgy. Allow to cool in the tin for about 1 hour, then lift out using the baking paper edges. Leave to cool to room temperature then cut into squares or bars.
• Store the brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.