Description
Peppermint Bark Brownie Bites are a delightful festive treat combining rich chocolate brownies with a refreshing peppermint bark topping, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in flour and salt until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the brownies cool, melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Add peppermint extract to the melted white chocolate and mix well.
- Once brownies are cool, spoon the peppermint white chocolate over each brownie bite.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top for decoration.
- Let the chocolate set before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg