Description
Decadent brownies infused with peppermint extract and topped with crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder, sifted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Crushed peppermint candy canes (about 15 mini candy canes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, egg yolk, oil, vanilla, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes over the brownies while still warm.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a more intense peppermint flavor, increase peppermint extract to ½ teaspoon. Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Brownies