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Candy Cane Brownies Recipe
Brownies are a wonderful chocolate delight that I'm sure all of us love to enjoy once in a while. Brownies have the best texture and flavor out of many desserts to enjoy. And, once you try this Candy Cane Brownies recipe, I know it is going to be a new favorite in your household. Full of peppermint, espresso, and chocolate, these holiday brownies are definitely a decadent treat!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 958 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 C unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 ¼ C sugar
- 1 C light brown sugar packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 C flour
- 1 C cocoa powder
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ C semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 C crushed peppermint candy
Candy Cane Frosting
- 1 C unsalted butter softened
- 3 C powdered sugar
- 3-5 TBSP heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp peppermint extract
- 2 C crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Whisk together 2 tbsp of espresso and ¼ c water until combined in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350° and spay a 9x13 baking pan with baking spray.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl following the directions on your microwave.
- Using a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, and sugars.
- Whisk in the eggs and peppermint extract.
- Using a another large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder.
- Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the baking pan and sprinkle 1 c of the crushed peppermint candy on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely.
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Directions to make the candy cane frosting
- Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream and peppermint extract until light, creamy and stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candy.
- Spread frosting evenly over the brownies.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
958kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
133g
(44%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
182mg
(8%)
Potassium
328mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
106g
(212%)
Vitamin A
1091IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 958
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 958kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 133g | 44% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 106g | 212% |
| Vitamin A | 1091IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.