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Recipe: Skillet Peppermint Holiday Brownie

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Looking for the perfect holiday treat? Try this Skillet Peppermint Holiday Brownie from Connie Cahill at Velvet Ice Cream.Ingredients: 

1 18.3 ounce package boxed brownie mix


1/2 cup chopped chocolate semi-sweet squares (4)

1/2 cup chopped pecans, peanuts, cashews, walnuts or pistachios

1 56 ounce container Velvet Peppermint Stick Ice Cream

1 cup hot fudge sauce, warmed

1/4 cup crushed peppermint candiesDirections:

Bake brownies according to package directions, adding ½ cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate pieces to the batter.  With a brush or paper towel, take vegetable oil and spread over surfaces to coat 4 small 6-inch cast iron skillets.  Bake brownies in skillets for 18-20 minutes.

Bring warm brownies to table and top with Peppermint Stick Ice Cream.  Drizzle with hot fudge sauce and sprinkle crushed candies on top.  Scoop dessert onto plates to serve or eat right from the skillet.

If desired, drizzle one tablespoon of bourbon over each small skillet brownie after removing from the oven.  Drizzle with hot fudge and top with Peppermint Stick Ice Cream.

Note:  Use your favorite homemade brownie recipe as a substitute for the mix.