It may seem like a lot of steps but the end result is completely worth it and they’re actually really easy! (And, you could use a good quality box mix for the brownies if you’re in a rush, like this one, but these homemade ones are sooo good!) And be sure to check out some other fun holiday treat ideas, listed below!
CONSIDER TRYING THESE HOLIDAY TREATS:
- Homemade Caramels
- Caramel Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
- Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
- Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake
- Caramel Hot Chocolate
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Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies are chocolate brownies with a peppermint frosting and chocolate glaze. These are pure holiday heaven!
- 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate (4 squares)
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons butter , softened
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- drop of red food coloring (to make it pink)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4-5 candy canes , crushed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roughly chop the chocolate baking squares and place them in a microwave-safe bowl.
Cut the butter into tablespoon pieces and place in the bowl with the chopped baking chocolate.
Melt the chocolate and butter in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Set aside.
In another bowl beat eggs for about 3 minutes until frothy. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat.
Add the melted chocolate and butter that you set aside.
Combine flour and baking powder and gently stir into the brownie batter just until combined (don't over-stir!) Pour batter into a well-greased 9×13 pan.
Bake for about 23-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
Combine all frosting ingredients and beat until light and fluffy.
Add a little bit more milk to thin the frosting if needed. Gently spread the frosting over the cooled brownies.
Place the candy canes in a resealable bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into small pieces.
Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and cook in 30 second intervals, stirring after each time, until smooth.
Drizzle the chocolate over the brownies and sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top!
Recipe adapted from Our Best Bites
Have you tried this recipe?!
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Dalila G. says
November 18, 2013 at 3:57 pmWho doesn’t like a good brownie now and again?!
This Christmas brownie will definitely score me big time “brownie” points with hubby. He’s a big time brownie eater, just bake up a batch for him and he’ll do just about anything for me. 🙂
I like to buy the already crushed peppermint pieces in a bag for my baking. For some reason a regular candy cane never lasts long in our household…..maybe I need to hide them. 😉
Lauren Allen says
November 20, 2013 at 2:55 pmThanks Dalila! My husband is a big brownie eater as well! 🙂
Jessica says
November 19, 2013 at 8:52 pmMmmm! These look totally delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Brenda Bird says
November 19, 2013 at 9:28 pmThanks for the recipe! I love love love brownies.
Lauren Allen says
November 20, 2013 at 2:55 pmThanks Brenda, it’s one of our favorites!
Karen Whitman says
December 14, 2018 at 8:09 pmCan these be frozen ?
Lauren Allen says
December 22, 2018 at 3:10 pmThey should freeze well! Let them cool completely and store them in a freezer ziplock bag.
Liz says
January 12, 2019 at 8:39 pmWe enjoyed these over the holidays and plan to make them yearly! Thanks!