Description
Candy Cane Brownies are the ultimate festive dessert, combining rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint for a delightful treat this holiday season. Each fudgy brownie is packed with crunchy candy cane pieces, creating a joyful flavor explosion that’s perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Simple to prepare and visually stunning, these brownies are sure to be a hit on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in granulated and brown sugars until well combined.
- Cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Fold in half of the crushed candy canes; pour into the prepared pan and top with remaining candy canes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg