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Last Updated on February 6, 2016 by Melanie
Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosted Brownies – Delicious decadent chocolate brownies frosted with peppermint cream cheese icing and finished off with mint bits. Perfect Christmas treat.
When I think of guilty pleasures… brownies come to mind.
When I think of my dream dessert dancing in my head…it’s brownies on my mind.
When I gave up chocolate for a period of time … it was brownies that kept me up at night.
I’m insanely mad about them. I have eaten an entire pan by myself. True story. Hubby can tell you all about it. Although I don’t really want him to talk about it either. I can’t believe I just typed that up as public knowledge for the whole internet world for read.
No, I’m not proud of that moment in my life but it just goes to show that we all have weaknesses and brownies are definitely one of mine. But alas, you definitely know that I’m human just like all of you.
I have a weight loss story too. Someone day I’d love to share when I get brave enough to write it up. It was a slow but happy ending journey. One that I look back on and am actually glad I went through because it taught me so much.
The greatest lesson I learned was self control. I can have a brownie or a cookie but not the whole pan.
Til we meet and eat again friends,
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Recipe adapted slightly from Cookie and Kate & King Arthur Flour
Don’t feel too bad, because I definitely could not help eating a whole pan of these brownies either! I made something similar to these last winter and I’ve been craving them ALL year! Definitely gonna have to give these a go! 😉
Oh man those look good! So rich and chocolatey 🙂
These look so good, I don’t think I’d be able to be stop myself from eating ALL of them at once! Seriously, once this baby comes out I’m going to have to learn some serious self-control. If you ask my husband, he’d probably say my motto right now is, “don’t judge.” Lol. That being said, there was a time when I worked really hard at eating right, and it will soon be here again! So I should probably make these SOON. 😀
I don’t blame you for eating a whole pan of brownies, I could do the same. I love the peppermint cream cheese frosting!
We’re twins with the peppermint brownies!! I adore the cream cheese frosting you slathered all over yours – it looks so good!
Oh my heavens! I saw the frosting and immediately fell in love!! Good for you for learning self control!! I am still trying to learn that myself! The only thing that saves me is being blessed with a relatively high metabolism! Pinned. 🙂
Peppermint and chocolate is a huge weakness for me already, then you added cream cheese! These look insanely delicious!
I’d love to hear your weight loss story.. I have one too. . self control is everything. . and brownies and sweet treats make it so hard. . but I don’t deny myself but just try to eat a small portion.. my husband, on the other hand, has no self control and goes to town! on chips and brownies are his fave! 😛 love these!! perfect for the holidays! Because we all need to indulge a little!!! 🙂
These brownies look incredible! Love peppermint and chocolate desserts especially around this time of year! I definitely wouldn’t be able to resist a pan of these beauties!
Brownies are definitely a guilty pleasure! Yum!
For me too!
I LOVE BROWNIES!!! Sorry for shouting, but I love them that much. And peppermint is one of my fave flavors ever, especially this time of year. Together? Heck to the yes.
You and me both Chris!
Oh my word, these brownies are amazing!!!
Let’s share! Thanks for dropping by Amanda!
these brownies look SO thick and fudgy, and that’s just how I like them!!! loving this Mel.
They are truly perfect Christine! Just the way I like ém.
These look so incredibly dense and moist! And love that fluffy frosting on top!
Melanie, you ARE brave my dear – I hope you share your story one day – I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
xxs
I hope to Shashi! Thanks for the encouragement!
mmm these look intensely fudgy!!
That they definitely are!
oh my – LOVE these brownies