Candy Cane Brownies
Candy Cane Brownies are the perfect festive treat to brighten up your holiday season! These delightful brownies combine a rich, fudgy chocolate base with a creamy peppermint layer and a luscious chocolate ganache, all topped with crushed candy canes for that signature holiday crunch. They’re not only delicious but also easy to make, making them an ideal project to enjoy with family or friends. Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering or simply treating yourself on a cozy evening, these brownies are sure to bring joy and sweetness to your festivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter (112 grams) (melted)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (10 ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (50 grams) (sifted)
- 1/2 cup flour (63 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (75 grams) (softened, but not starting to melt)
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups powdered sugar (165 – 220 grams)
- 1 – 1 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- red food coloring (optional)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (56 grams) (or 50-70% dark chocolate)
- 6 tablespoons whipping cream (90 ml)
- 2–3 candy canes (crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until well blended. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt; mix until just combined. Pour the brownie batter into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 24 minutes until set but soft. Cool completely before adding the peppermint filling.
- For the filling, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and peppermint extract until smooth. Spread this layer over the cooled brownies.
- Make ganache by heating whipping cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth. Pour over the peppermint layer.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top while warm. Allow to set before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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