Description
Candy Cane Brownies are a festive delight that perfectly blend rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors. These fudgy brownies are topped with creamy peppermint frosting and garnished with crushed candy canes, creating a stunning dessert that will impress at any holiday gathering. With their vibrant colors and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these brownies are the ultimate treat for celebrating the season.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Peppermint extract
- Candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Stir in peppermint extract until evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting and topping with crushed 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: 17g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg