Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of dark chocolate and peppermint with these delightful mocha brownies, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and brewed coffee until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before topping with crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to taste.
- These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg