Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
• Melt 0.5 cup of chocolate chips with vegetable oil in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
• In a stand mixer, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract on high speed for 5-6 minutes until pale and thick.
• Slowly mix melted chocolate mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
• Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
• Fold in the remaining 0.75 cup of chocolate chips.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
• Immediately sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the hot brownies. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
• Lift brownies from the pan using parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve.