Description
Delicious peppermint brownies with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract for frosting
- Candy cane pieces for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, melt the butter.
- Add sugar and mix well.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract.
- Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add peppermint extract and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, combine powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract.
- Spread frosting over the cooled brownies.
- Sprinkle candy cane pieces on top.
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container.
- Use fresh peppermint for stronger flavor.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg