Peppermint Brownies (Dairy)

Ingredients

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on 2 sides; lightly butter the parchment.
2. 2In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate over medium-low heat, stirring, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Stir the sugar into the chocolate mixture until well combined. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, and mix until well combined. Stir in the peppermint extract. Add the flour and gently stir until completely combined.
4. 4Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes (do not over bake). Let cool until firm enough to easily lift from the pan using the parchment paper, about 25 minutes. Lift out of the pan and transfer to a rack to cool completely.
5. 5Put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50 percent power in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted. Drizzle over the brownies and sprinkle with crushed candy. Let set before slicing.