Christmas is right around the corner. The tree is decorated, the presents are bought. The advent calendar is almost complete. Too Many treats have been made and consumed. It all just goes by way too quickly.
We still have a lot of Christmas festivities before Sunday, so I’ll be leaving you with one more treat this week as I take a short blogging break to enjoy time with family over the next few days.
These brownies came to mind after trying to figure out what to do with a ginormous bag of jumbo peppermint marshmallows that I bought on impulse at the grocery store one day. My sister actually gave me this idea, and I decided to go with it. These brownies definitely have a bit of holiday flair to them. I’ve been going crazy with the peppermint this year, and I’ve loved every minute of it. I had the jumbo marshmallows, so I cut them into pieces, but I later learned that you can also find these marshmallows in the regular small size. If you need one last holiday treat idea, these would be great!!
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas. I’ll be back next week with a few appetizer ideas (perfect for New Years) and some looking back at this past year. I can’t believe it’s almost over!
Merry, merry Christmas from my family to yours!!
Peppermint Rocky Road Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 brownie mix 13x9 family size plus ingredients to make brownies
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 25 jumbo peppermint marshmallows cut into fourths
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix the brownie mix according to the box directions, adding in the 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Grease an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Pour the prepared mix into the pan and bake according to the box directions.
- When the brownies are done, remove from the oven. Place the marshmallows on top, then sprinkle on the chocolate chips and pecans. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows have started to melt and puff.
- Let cool before serving.
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There is more peppermint out there!
Peppermint Marshmallow Surprise Cookies from Barbara Bakes
Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows from What Megan’s Making
Peppermint Snickerdoodles from Taste and Tell
Snowflake Peppermint Bark from Baked by Rachel
Chocolate Peppermint Wafers from A Periodic Table Blog
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Oh I love this idea!
Pam says
They look great and are definitely my kind of Christmas treat! Here’s wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
These look so pretty and festive and sound yummy too! Merry Christmas to you, Deborah, and your family too!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
Such a fun idea. Thanks for the link love. Merry Christmas!
Holly says
Deborah these look AMAZING and so yummy! I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas! 🙂
Joanne says
I’m all for the peppermint/chocolate combo! These sound amazing!
Kristy says
Merry Christmas Deborah! Have a wonderful (and delicious) holiday! 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
I love peppermint and chocolate – these brownies look amazing!
Merry Christmas!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Oh yum!! What a fun idea. I love how moist the brownies look. Thanks for the link love 🙂
Bev Weidner says
These. Are. So. Freaking. Pretty.
Katrina says
Love these! So Christmas-y and pretty 🙂
Dee W says
Wow these look amazing!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Fabulous…and I love how pink the top layer is 🙂
Making over storebought stuff is the name of the game…for sure!
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says
Ooooh, I love this idea! So many ways to “dress up” boxed brownies, and this is a fabulous one! Happy holidays! 🙂