Peppermint Brownie Trifle

Well, I've been on break for approximately 48 hours. And I'm already bored. Really bored. I hula-hooped for 10 minutes, played Life with my sister, and pondered the invention of Laughing Cow cheese. Also, I can neither confirm nor deny large spans of time spent in Hello Kitty flannel pants.

Oh, academia. How I miss thee! Shower me with thine knowledge and institutional theories. 

However, all this free time allowed me to reflect upon this peppermint brownie trifle. It is, in a way, the perfect dessert: dark chocolate, white chocolate, brownies, and hey, the mint practically brushes your teeth for you! 

Wait, no. Mints probably are not a valid replacement for the excavating power of toothbrush bristles. 

Anyways, it's fabulous for the holidays, New Year's celebrations, birthday parties, or Chocoholics Anonymous get-togethers. Just be sure it all gets eaten at the event, or it starts sounding mysteriously delicious as a breakfast.

Peppermint Brownie Trifle     Serves: 12

1 box brownie mix

1 box white chocolate pudding, prepared according to package directions

1 box dark chocolate pudding, prepared according to package directions

1 Cool-Whip container

Handful (1 cup?) peppermint candies, crushed

1.) Bake brownies according to package directions. Let cool completely and cut into bite-sized squares.

2.) Meanwhile, prepare the puddings in separate bowls. Divide the cool-whip between the puddings and set aside. 

3.) Crush the peppermints. A food processor works nicely for the mints! 

3.) In a large, clear bowl, place a layer of brownies. Add a layer of white chocolate pudding, dark chocolate pudding, and a handful of crushed peppermints. Repeat until the bowl is filled.

Adapted from: Dashing Dish