INGREDIENTS
Peppermint Cheesecake Brownie Bites
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter
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4 ounces semisweet chocolate bars, chopped
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Trifle
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Peppermint brownie bites
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1/2 cup hot fudge topping
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1 (8 oz) tub cool whip, thawed
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1/2 cup candy canes, crushed
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6 PEEPS® Brand Marshmallow Candy Cane Flavored Chicks
INSTRUCTIONS
Make the Brownies
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9×13 inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides; coat the foil with cooking spray, set aside.
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Stir in sugar and eggs.
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Whisk in flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
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Stir in chopped hazelnuts.
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Pour Brownie Batter into prepared pan.
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Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and peppermint extract until smooth.
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Swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter in the pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool. Cut brownies into small, bite-sized cubes.
Make the Trifles
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In 6 small dessert cups, alternately layer brownie bites, hot fudge toping, cool whip, and crushed candy canes, ending with cool whip, crushed candy canes, and a PEEPS® Brand Marshmallow Candy Cane Flavored Chicks. Serve immediately.
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