Candy Cane Brownies Recipe

Festive and delicious Candy Cane Brownies! This recipe perfectly blends the rich chocolate of classic brownies with the delightful crunch and peppermint flavor of crushed candy canes. A perfect Christmas treat or holiday gathering dessert. Easy to make, yet incredibly impressive!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 545.4 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Candy Cane Brownies

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How to Make Candy Cane Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  4. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter with 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat.
  5. Whisk in ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder until combined. Transfer to a large bowl.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup milk.
  7. Add the wet ingredients to the chocolate mixture and whisk until well combined.
  8. Gently fold in the flour mixture. Stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and ⅓ cup crushed candy canes.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with 1 tablespoon of crushed candy canes.
  10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  11. Let cool completely before cutting and serving. Dust with the remaining 1 tablespoon of crushed candy canes, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

217g

Fat

88g

Carbs

24g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Candy Cane Brownies?

Candy Cane Brownies takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Candy Cane Brownies?

Candy Cane Brownies has approximately 545.4 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 45 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Candy Cane Brownies?

The key ingredients for Candy Cane Brownies are Sugar, Salt, All Purpose Flour, Unsalted Butter, Chocolate Chips, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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