Description
Irresistible Candy Cane Brownies are the ultimate holiday treat, blending rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint. Perfect for festive gatherings, these fudgy brownies topped with crunchy candy canes will delight your family and friends. Easy to make and visually stunning, they will be a staple in your holiday dessert repertoire. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for a sweet indulgence that captures the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in cocoa until smooth.
- Add sugar, mixing well, then incorporate eggs one at a time, beating until thick and shiny.
- Gently fold in flour and then chocolate chips until just combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top while still warm. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg