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Fudgy Candy Cane Brownies

Three fudgy candy cane brownies stacked on a white plate, topped with crushed peppermint candy.
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Make rich, fudgy brownies layered with peppermint flavor and topped with crushed candy canes for a festive holiday dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk the granulated sugar into the chocolate mixture until combined. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and the 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Once cool, sprinkle the top generously with the remaining crushed candy canes.
  10. Lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.

Notes

  • For an extra peppermint punch, add 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the melted chocolate mixture before adding the sugar.
  • If you prefer a cleaner cut, chill the cooled brownies for at least one hour before slicing.
  • Use high-quality unsweetened chocolate for the best fudgy texture.

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