Description
Rich and fudgy brownies with a refreshing peppermint twist, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Butter (melted)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup All purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Prep your pan and oven: Heat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the base: In a medium bowl, stir together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until glossy. Add the eggs and stir until thickened, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extract.
- Add the dry ingredients: Sprinkle in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in chocolate: Gently fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Bake: Bake for 22 to 28 minutes until edges are set and center is not jiggly. Cool in the pan before slicing.
Notes
For best results, do not overbake. Letting brownies cool helps them set up and develop a fudgier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg