Description
Candy Cane Brownies are the ultimate holiday treat, combining rich chocolate brownie goodness with a festive crunch of peppermint. These fudgy squares are perfect for celebrating the season, whether shared at gatherings or enjoyed cozily by the fire. With vibrant red and white candy canes adorning each bite, they not only taste heavenly but also add a beautiful touch to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and mix in granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.
- Stir in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in half of the crushed candy canes into the batter. Pour into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining candy canes on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg