Festive Peppermint Brownies: Indulgent Treats for Holiday Cheer
Delight your taste buds this holiday season with these rich and festive peppermint brownies, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 brownies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peppermint candies, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix in the flour, cocoa, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, decorate the brownies with a drizzle of white chocolate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Festive Peppermint Brownies, Holiday Treats, Indulgent Desserts