Candy Cane Brownies Recipe

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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!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candy cane brownies

Servings:

Calories: 958kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

1 C unsalted butter melted and cooled
2 tbsp canola oil
1 ¼ C sugar
1 C light brown sugar packed
4 large eggs
1 tbsp pure peppermint extract
1 C flour
1 C cocoa powder
¾ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ C semi sweet chocolate chips
1 C crushed peppermint candy

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 9x13 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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