Candy Cane Brownies

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Brownies are a wonderful chocolate delight that I’m sure all of us love to enjoy once in a while. Brownies have the best texture and flavor out of many desserts to enjoy. And, once you try this Candy Cane Brownies recipe, I know it is going to be a new favorite in your household. Full of peppermint, espresso, and chocolate, these holiday brownies are definitely a decadent treat!

Candy Cane Brownies Recipe on a serving plate.

Candy Cane Brownies

This Peppermint Brownie recipe is so delicious! The brownies come out to be absolutely wonderful!  They are chewy and soft and are topped with a sweet and creamy frosting. This recipe will only take half an hour and is perfect for any occasion. Be sure to save this one!

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Ingredients

  • Butter- Use unsalted butter to control the salt in the recipe.
  • Canola oil- You can use vegetable oil as a substitute.
  • Sugar- Every great dessert has sugar in the recipe.
  • Light brown sugar- This will add richness to your dessert.
  • Eggs- Use eggs that are at room temperature.
  • Peppermint extract- Use pure extract for the best flavoring.
  • Flour- Use all-purpose flour for the best results.
  • Cocoa powder- This will give the brownies the chocolate flavor.
  • Salt- The salt will bring out the flavors in the recipe.
  • Baking powder- This will allow your brownies to rise in the oven.
  • Chocolate chips- You will need semi-sweet chocolate for this recipe.
  • Peppermint candy- These candies will need to be crushed for this recipe.
  • Powdered sugar- This sugar is great for homemade frosting.
  • Heavy whipping cream- This will help with the consistency of the frosting.
  • Espresso – Adding espresso to a dessert really enriches the flavor.

How to Make Candy Cane Brownies

  • Add the 2 tbsp. of espresso and 1/4 C of water into a small bowl and combine, then, place it aside.
  • Set the oven to 350 degrees and use baking spray to spray a 9×13 baking pan.
  • Add the butter into a medium bowl and melt.
  • Mix in the melted butter, oil, and baking powder into a large bowl and combine.
  • Add in the eggs and extract and whisk to combine.
  • Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl.
  • Slowly combine wet and dry ingredients.
  • Add in the chocolate chips and fold in using a spatula.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and sprinkle some crushed peppermint on top, about 1 C.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until you can poke a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean.
  • Let cool thoroughly.

Candy Cane Frosting

  • Add the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and peppermint extract into a standing mixer and beat until creamy and stiff with peaks.
  • Add in crushed peppermint.
  • Evenly spread frosting over top of the finished brownies.
Candy Cane Brownie with a bite taken out of it.

Does This Use a Boxed Mix?

This Candy Cane Brownie recipe is not made with a premade boxed mix. This recipe is all homemade and comes out amazing. You combine all the ingredients like cocoa powder, oil, sugar, eggs, and flour to make the batter.

Can I Add Extra Chocolate?

This Candy Cane brownie is already the perfect blend of chocolate and peppermint. However, you can add more chocolate if you would like a chunkier brownie. You could also add in other mix-ins if you would like, but it is definitely not needed.

Candy Cane Brownies on a slate sheet.

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Candy Cane Brownies Recipe

Brownies are a wonderful chocolate delight that I'm sure all of us love to enjoy once in a while. Brownies have the best texture and flavor out of many desserts to enjoy. And, once you try this Candy Cane Brownies recipe, I know it is going to be a new favorite in your household. Full of peppermint, espresso, and chocolate, these holiday brownies are definitely a decadent treat!
Servings: 12
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

Candy Cane Frosting

Instructions

  • Whisk together 2 tbsp of espresso and ¼ c water until combined in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350° and spay a 9×13 baking pan with baking spray.
  • Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl following the directions on your microwave.
  • Using a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, and sugars.
  • Whisk in the eggs and peppermint extract.
  • Using a another large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder.
  • Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into the baking pan and sprinkle 1 c of the crushed peppermint candy on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool completely.

Directions to make the candy cane frosting

  • Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream and peppermint extract until light, creamy and stiff peaks form.
  • Fold in the crushed peppermint candy.
  • Spread frosting evenly over the brownies.

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Nutrition

Calories: 958kcal | Carbohydrates: 133g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 106g | Vitamin A: 1091IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg

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