Peppermint Bark Brownies and a Giveaway!

These Peppermint Bark Brownies are the perfect Holiday treat and are brought to you by PAM Cooking Spray.  

I think it goes without saying that the holidays are one of the busiest (if not the busiest!) times of the year. No matter what you do to try and plan and get things checked off your list early, it still seems to be busy. And we don't even have kids yet - I can't imagine how busy it's going to be next year with a baby!

So I'm always looking for ways that will make the holidays less stressful. You know I love to bake things, especially during the holidays, but don't want to spend a lot of time cleaning. This is where PAM Cooking Spray comes in. I used PAM Baking Spray when I made these Peppermint Bark Brownies and they turned out perfect. No brownie mess sticking to the pan!

If you're a fan of peppermint and chocolate, you're going to love these brownies. I am obsessed with peppermint. I love peppermint ice cream, peppermint hot chocolate, and of course peppermint bark. So these brownies are some of my favorites. And the best part is they're not hard to make at all.

Peppermint Bark Brownies

Ingredients

1 box of your favorite brownie mix, prepared as directed

1 package Wilton Candy Melts, peppermint flavor

4 candy canes, crushed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 by 13 inch pan using Pam Baking Spray. Pour prepared brownie mix into pan and spread evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out cleanly. 

2. Remove brownies from oven and top with candy melts. Place back into over for 2-3 minutes. Then, using an offset spatula or knife, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the brownies. Sprinkle crushed candy cane over melted chocolate pressing in lightly. Allow brownies to cool completely. Cut with a sharp knife and store in an airtight container.

Now, you have a chance to make your holidays a little less "sticky" with a prize pack (valued at $50!) from PAM Cooking Spray. The winner will receive:

• Full size sample of Pam
• Le Creuset pie dish

To enter, leave a comment below telling me the first thing you would make in your pie dish if you win.

Sweepstakes Terms and Conditions 
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. INTERNET ACCESS AND VALID E-MAIL ADDRESSES ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER.
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Promotion begins at the time the blog post announcing the Sweepstakes is published on the Blog and ends midnight PST on December 11, 2013.

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• Full sized varieties of PAM Cooking Spray
• Le Creuset Pie Dish

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray.

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