Description
Candy Cane Brownies are the perfect festive treat, blending rich chocolate brownie goodness with a refreshing peppermint twist. Topped with crushed candy canes, these fudgy delights are visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while creating sweet memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3–4 crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, stirring continuously until fully melted. Remove from heat.
- Mix in granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined; let cool slightly before adding eggs.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs attached.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes on top while warm; allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg