Candy Cane Brownies

These Candy Cane Brownies are rich, fudgy, and full of sweet peppermint flavor. A great holiday dessert.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings Brownies

Calories 213kcal

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together in short increments in the microwave, stirring frequently until fully melted.
Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together.
Add the cooled chocolate and whisk until smooth.
Add the flour and salt and mix.
Fold in the peppermint chips. Pour the batter into a nonstick (or sprayed) 8x8 pan and spread in an even layer.
Place in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a knife comes out cleanly.
Remove and let cool completely.
To make the frosting, melt the white chocolate in a small bowl, stirring frequently until completely melted.
Set aside to cool slightly.
Place the butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes, until the butter has lightened in color. Add in the powdered sugar and beat.
Add in the cooled chocolate and the peppermint extract. Beat until the frosting is smooth.
Add in 1 drop of red food coloring and mix.
Spread the frosting in an even layer over the top of the brownies.
Sprinkle the top with the peppermint chips.
Slice and serve.

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.