Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Balls (Printable Version)

Fudge brownie balls coated in chocolate and crushed candy canes for a festive treat.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1 box standard brownie mix including required ingredients as per package directions

→ Filling

02 - 1/2 cup chocolate frosting

→ Coating

03 - 8 oz Ghirardelli melting chocolate
04 - 1 cup crushed candy canes, divided

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Prepare brownie batter according to package instructions and pour evenly into the prepared pan.
02 - Bake brownies for 25 to 30 minutes until set. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
03 - Crumble cooled brownies into a large mixing bowl using your hands. Add chocolate frosting and mix thoroughly until a thick, dough-like consistency forms. Fold in 1/4 cup of the crushed candy canes.
04 - Portion dough using a cookie scoop and roll into uniform balls. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Melt the Ghirardelli melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until fully smooth.
06 - Dip each brownie ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Place coated balls back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
07 - Immediately sprinkle remaining crushed candy canes over wet chocolate coating. Allow the coating to set completely before serving or storing.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For easier melting, chop chocolate into small pieces before microwaving and stir continuously to avoid burning.