Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Irresistible Candy Cane Brownies, a delightful blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint. Topped with creamy peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes, these fudgy brownies are the perfect holiday treat. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these brownies will steal the show and create sweet memories for everyone around your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, melt butter and mix in sugar until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; then add peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely, then top with peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg