Irresistible Peppermint Brownie Drops: The Perfect Treat

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
48

Ingredients

  • 1(15.25-ounce) packagebrownie mix with syrup pouch (for 13×9-inch pan)

  • 1/4cupHershey’s cocoa powder

  • 1/4cupfinely crushed peppermint candies

  • 2tablespoonsHershey’s chocolate syrup (from syrup pouch)

  • 3tablespoonswater

  • 1largeegg

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 1/3cuppowdered sugar for rolling

  • 48Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolates or Hershey’s Kisses Candy Cane Candies

Cooking Directions

  1. Stir together brownie mix, cocoa, and crushed peppermint candies in a large bowl. Add contents of syrup pouch, water, egg, and oil, beating until well blended. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour.

  2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease. Remove wrappers from candies.

  3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in powdered sugar and place on prepared cookie sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until set, 9 to 11 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes. Press candy piece into the center of each cookie. Slide parchment paper and cookies to a wire rack or remove cookies from cookie sheet to a wire rack. Cool completely.

Tips

Some peppermint may melt out along the edges of the cookies during baking. After removing from the oven, immediately use the edge of a knife or spatula to push melted peppermint back to the edges of the cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe48
Calories87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g
4%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Cholesterol
4mg
1%
Sodium
39mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
1g
2%
Vitamin C
0mg
0%
Calcium
12mg
1%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
43mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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