Peppermint Chocolate Brownies
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4.5
Peppermint Chocolate Brownies
Description
This brownie recipe blends sugar, brown sugar, salted melted butter, vanilla, peppermint extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, and cocoa powder into a smooth batter with a dense, fudgy texture. Crushed candy canes are folded in partially, with some reserved for topping after baking, adding sweet, crisp peppermint candy for texture and flavor contrast. The batter is portioned into a greased silicone muffin pan and baked at 350°F until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, yielding individual portion-sized brownies.
The peppermint extract complements the chocolate without overpowering, and the candy canes provide bursts of mint and a crunchy texture that balances the chewy brownie base. Using both white and brown sugar adds depth to the sweetness and moisture retention. The silicone pan ensures even baking and easy release. Cooling before serving lets the peppermint pieces set well.
These brownies are well-suited for seasonal celebrations or as a mint-chocolate snack. Because they bake in muffin-sized portions, they offer convenient single servings. They can be stored in an airtight container for several days to retain their moistness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter melted, salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 egg room temperature, large
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder sifted
- 6 candy canes crushed, 12 mini candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease silicone muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and butter and mix until soft.
- Add vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and eggs, mix thoroughly.
- Fold in flour and cocoa, mix well but do not overmix.
- Pour in 1/2 the crushed candy canes.
- Mix well.
- Pour into muffin pan, about 3/4 full.
- Bake until toothpick comes out completely clean, about 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with other half crushed candy canes, let cool and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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