Peppermint Bark Brownies

Melt butter and chocolate in the microwave until smooth.

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Whisk in brown sugar, sugar and eggs. Combine until thick. Add oil and vanilla extract.

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Fold in flour, cocoa powder and salt. Combine until there are no more streaks of flour.

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Pour into an 8x8 pan and bake for 23-25 minutes. Let cool.

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Beat butter and cream cheese together. Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract.

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Spread the peppermint cream cheese layer on top of the cooled brownies. Chill for 20 minutes.

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Melt butter and chocolate in the microwave. Want it to be extra peppermint-y? Add a dash of peppermint extract!

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Pour the melted chocolate on top of the chilled brownies. Sprinkle over crushed candy canes.

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Let the chocolate set (you can place in fridge to speed this up) and slice!

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