Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies

Posted on the 13 December 2012 by Wifessionals @wifessionals
Christmas in my mouth.

Awhile back I made some delicious Cheesecake Fudge Brownies.
They were phenomenal.

But yesterday I was in the mood to create something festive - but extremely easy.
I'm always in the worst mood when I'm craving something, but don't have the ingredients.

Christmas + Dessert + Somewhat Empty Pantry = Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies

These are easy, take almost no ingredients, and are pretty fool proof.

And they sure as heck look like a Christmas party waiting to happen in your mouth....

Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies

- 1 13x9 box of brownie mix (get a fudgy kind!) + ingredients listed on box
- 8oz 1/3 fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (peppermint, not MINT!!!)
- 1/4 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch

1// Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2// Make brownies according to the box. If it gives a "fudge-like" option, use that.
3// Spray a 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray and pour brownie batter into it evenly.
4// In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, egg, sugar, vanilla & peppermint extract until smooth.
5// Drop large spoonfuls all over the brownie batter. With a butterknife, swirl the tops of the two batters together.
6// Sprinkle Andes on top and place in the oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the brownies and cheesecake are set.
7// Cool completely in the fridge before cutting and serving. Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Oh, heavenly.


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