Description
Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with creamy peppermint frosting and sprinkled with crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup (or honey)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- For the Peppermint Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 to 2.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1–2 tablespoons whipping cream
- Red food coloring
- 2–3 candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Make the Brownies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch square pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, stir together melted butter, oil, corn syrup, sugar, and cocoa powder. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
- Make the Peppermint Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. With the mixer on medium speed, add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until combined.
- Beat in the peppermint extract and a few drops of red food coloring. Gradually add whipping cream, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Slice and serve!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie batter.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract based on your preference for minty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg