Description
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies topped with a delightful peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes. These Candy Cane Brownies are the perfect festive treat for any holiday gathering!
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 it.
- In a large bowl, stir together melted butter, oil, corn syrup, sugar, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 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.
- Assemble:
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies.
- Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, feel free to adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your taste.
- Make sure the brownies are completely cooled before adding the frosting to prevent it from melting.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg