Description
Deliciously rich brownies topped with a creamy frosting and festive candy cane pieces, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the brownies are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the brownies are cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of the frosting for decoration.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract in the frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These brownies can be made a day in advance for easier holiday entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg