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Candy Cane Brownies

Rich chocolate brownies with peppermint frosting and bits of candy canes on top.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/3 cup candy canes crushed

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a 9x9 pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk the melted butter, sugar, and eggs, then stir in the cocoa and flour.
  3. Spread into the pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes; cool completely.
  4. Beat the powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract into a frosting.
  5. Spread over the brownies and scatter crushed candy canes on top.
  6. Chill 15 minutes, then cut into squares.

Notes

Add the candy canes just before serving so they stay crunchy.