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Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 10 mini candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan.
- Melt butter and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until creamy.
- Combine egg mixture with salt, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
- Fold in melted chocolate-butter mixture.
- Gradually add flour until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Allow brownies to cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips to create ganache.
- Pour ganache over cooled brownies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Let set, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the brownie batter for a fudgy texture.
Let ganache cool slightly before pouring for a glossier finish.
Use high-quality chocolate chips for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 70