▢1 (18.3-ounce) box fudge brownie mix plus the ingredeints on the back ▢2½ cups powdered sugar ▢1 cup unsalted butter softened, divided ▢2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream ▢1 teaspoon peppermint extract ▢1½ cups mini chocolate chips ▢crushed candy canes
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking pan.
Prepare brownies as directed on box. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes.
While brownies are cooling, beat powdered sugar, ½ cup butter (softened), cream, and peppermint in a large bowl.
Spread evenly over cooled brownies.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a small pot melt mini chocolate chips and ½ cup butter on low heat, stirring constantly. Spread over chilled brownies.
Sprinkle with candy cane pieces and chill again for 30 – 60 minutes to help set up quicker, if desired.