Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Irresistible Candy Cane Brownies for the Holidays! These rich, fudgy brownies are elevated by the delightful crunch of crushed candy canes and a refreshing hint of peppermint, making them the perfect treat for holiday gatherings. Their glossy finish and vibrant red-and-white topping will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, they capture the essence of the season in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before mixing in sugar and eggs.
- Gently fold in flour and peppermint extract until just combined.
- Incorporate half of the crushed candy canes into the batter, then pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool before topping with remaining candy canes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg