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fudgy candy cane brownies with pink-tinted frosting and crushed peppermint arranged in a wide horizontal shot on a white plate, red linen and candy canes nearby, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Candy Cane Brownies

Rich and fudgy chocolate brownies with peppermint frosting and candy cane pieces.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 cup butter melted
  • 1.25 cups sugar
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 0.33 cup candy canes crushed

Method
 

  1. Whisk the melted butter, sugar, and cocoa together until glossy.
  2. Beat in the eggs, then fold in the flour just until combined.
  3. Spread into a lined 8x8 pan and bake at 350F for 28 to 30 minutes.
  4. Cool completely.
  5. Whisk the powdered sugar with the peppermint extract and a splash of milk into a frosting, then spread over the top.
  6. Sprinkle with crushed candy cane and slice into squares.

Notes

Add the candy cane right before serving so it stays crunchy.