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One Bowl Peppermint Brownies

One Bowl Peppermint Brownies That Melt in Your Mouth

These One Bowl Peppermint Brownies combine rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a simple, one-bowl recipe, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chunks Use high-quality chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can be replaced with margarine
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs Essential for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Adjust to your liking
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Can swap for gluten-free flour
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Sift before adding
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes Sprinkle on right after baking

Equipment

  • 8-inch metal pan
  • heat-safe bowl
  • parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch metal pan with parchment paper hanging over the edges.
  2. Combine dark chocolate chunks and butter in a heat-safe bowl and melt together until smooth.
  3. Whisk in granulated sugar until combined and glossy.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; whisk vigorously until the mixture thickens and lightens slightly.
  5. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt; fold until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in half of the crushed candy canes before transferring the batter to the lined pan.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 23-26 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains fudgy.
  8. Sprinkle remaining crushed candy canes over the warm brownies.
  9. Let cool for at least one hour before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure melted chocolate is slightly cooled before adding eggs and stop whisking once the flour mixture comes together to avoid cakey brownies.

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