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Ingredients
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1 package (21 ounces) fudge ownie mix
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
15 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
12 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (optional)
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare ownie mix as directed on package. Spread in greased foil-lined 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.
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Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out almost clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.
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Meanwhile, beat confectioners' sugar, 7 tablespoons butter, cream and peppermint extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and smooth. Spread evenly over cooled ownie. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
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Microwave chocolate and remaining 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter in large microwave bowl on high 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Spread over top of chilled ownie. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, if desired. Cut into bars.
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