Description
Add a festive peppermint twist to your classic brownie recipe with these Candy Cane Brownies. They are perfect for holiday baking and bring a refreshing minty flavor to a beloved chocolate treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped candy canes (about 10-12 standard candy canes)
- Optional: Red and green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped unsweetened chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir the granulated sugar into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped candy canes. If desired, add a few drops of red and green food coloring to create swirls.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure your candy canes are finely chopped for even distribution.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate instead of unsweetened chocolate.
- Allowing the brownies to cool completely is key for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg