• Preheat oven to 350°F Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with non-stick spray, set aside and start making your brownies.

Cocoa Fudgy Brownies

• Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and whisk together, set aside.
• Using a mixer, beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl until mixed well.
• Add in eggs and mix until well combined.
• Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix until well combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Set aside to cool.

Chocolate Ganache:

• Melt your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in increments of 30 seconds, stirring in between each time. Add the whipping cream and mix well to get a smooth ganache.
• Once the brownies are cooled, spread the ganache evenly over the brownies, creating a smooth surface at the top. Place in fridge for 15 minutes for the chocolate to firm up.

Peppermint frosting

• While the brownies are in the fridge, make your frosting.
• Using a mixer, cream the butter for 1 minute, then add the rest of the frosting ingredients and whip for an additional minute.
• Once the ganache has firmed up, spread the frosting evenly over the brownies.
• Top with crushed peppermint candies and then cut and serve!