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Candy Cane Frosted Brownies
Chocolate and peppermint come together for a delightful holiday treat in these Frosted Peppermint Brownies that have crushed candy canes mixed right into the frosting!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 15 brownies
Calories: 464 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 cup salted butter melted
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans or semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 4 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup Crushed candy canes + more for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with a parchment paper sling.
- In a large bowl, whisk or beat the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extracts until combined.
- Stir in flour and cocoa powder by hand using a spatula or wooden spoon. Gently stir in pecans or chocolate chips. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs clinging to it. Let the brownies cool completely.
- While the brownies cool, make the frosting by beating softened butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar in a large bowl until creamy and light, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the crushed candy canes toward the end.
- Frost the cooled brownies with the peppermint frosting and sprinkle with some additional crushed candy cane pieces on top. Cut into squares and serve.
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Notes
- If you buy crushed candy canes at the store, you get mostly small pieces that stand out really nicely in your white icing. If you crush your own candy canes, some of them tend to get powdery, which can turn your icing a really nice pink when you mix them in.
- 16-ounce boxed brownie mix (we like Ghirardelli best)
- + ingredients listed on box (typically 1-2 eggs, water, and oil) instead of making the brownies from scratch.
- Candy canes: If you buy crushed candy canes at the store, you get mostly small pieces that stand out really nicely in your white icing. If you crush your own candy canes, some of them tend to get powdery, which can turn your icing a really nice pink when you mix them in.
- Semi-homemade version: You can opt to use a 16-ounce boxed brownie mix (we like Ghirardelli best) + ingredients listed on box (typically 1-2 eggs, water, and oil) instead of making the brownies from scratch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
464kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
694IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 694IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.