Description
Delicious and easy-to-make peppermint brownies that require only one bowl for preparation.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in flour, salt, baking powder, and peppermint extract until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- These brownies can be topped with chocolate ganache for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg