Cream Cheese Peppermint Brownies are an easy holiday treat! Using fudgy brownie mix, these festive brownies are ready in no time. 

Oh, the holidays! They are coming up on us fast. And as much as I love them, I know that getting through them will be pretty stressful. I’ve already started stocking up and prepping for the season! One way to avoid a stressful holiday season is to make sure you have ingredients on hand for last-minute holiday recipes.

Cream Cheese Peppermint Brownies

One of my favorite, EASY recipes that I make throughout the holidays are these Peppermint Cream Cheese Brownies!

All you need is a box of brownie mix, a of cream cheese frosting, and some peppermint candy to get started! All three ingredients can be found at your local grocery store.

And of course, you can make homemade cream cheese frosting if you prefer!

Cream Cheese Peppermint Brownies

What I love most about these Peppermint Brownies is that they taste like they’re made from scratch! They are super special but can be ready to go in the oven in about 5 minutes.

These decadent holiday brownies are popular with the kiddos because who doesn’t love brownies?

Cream Cheese Peppermint Brownies

But they’re also a hit with adults because of the additions of cream cheese frosting and crushed peppermint! They taste special and just right for the season! 

I love making these Peppermint Cream Cheese Brownies for holiday celebrations. They are always super popular, and nobody believes that they aren’t from scratch! Give them a try, and let me know what you think in the comments.

Cream Cheese Peppermint Brownies

Cream Cheese Peppermint Brownies

These peppermint brownies are the perfect Christmas treat! Nobody will guess they aren't homemade.
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Course: Desserts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Michelle Goth

Ingredients

  • 1 18.3 ounce fudge brownie mix I used Betty Crocker
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 can cream cheese frosting
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candy

Instructions

  • Heat oven as directed in chart on box. Grease bottom of 9×9'' pan.
  • Stir brownie mix, water, oil, eggs and half (1/2 cup) of the peppermint candy in medium bowl until well blended. Spread in pan.
  • Bake as directed in chart or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean.
  • Cool brownies until the are not warm to the touch.
  • Top with cream cheese frosting. You will need about 1/2 to 2/3 of the frosting container.
  • Sprinkle with remaining crushed peppermint candy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 48mg | Sugar: 17g
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Cream Cheese Peppermint Brownies