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One Bowl Fudgy Peppermint Brownies

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Make rich, fudgy peppermint brownies easily in one bowl, topped with crushed candy canes for a festive holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (candy canes) for batter
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar together until combined.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  4. Sift the cocoa powder and flour directly into the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and the 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candies for the batter.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candies over the top of the batter. Press them lightly into the surface.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them by about 2 minutes.
  • You can substitute peppermint extract with 1/4 teaspoon of pure mint extract if needed.
  • These brownies are excellent for gifting when cut into squares and placed in small cellophane bags.

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