Description
Rich chocolate fudgy brownies with a bright hit of peppermint, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl or microwave.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with sugar until glossy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture with sifted cocoa and flour.
- Pour into a lined 9×13-inch pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–28 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring over chocolate, letting it sit, then stirring until smooth.
- Pour warm ganache over the brownies and scatter crushed candy canes on top immediately.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes for clean cuts.
Notes
For clean slicing, run a knife under hot water and wipe between cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg