Candy Cane Brownies

 

Candy Cane Brownies – Festive Chocolate Treat 

 Introduction

Rich, fudgy brownies topped with crushed candy canes and optional white chocolate drizzle. These Candy Cane Brownies are the perfect holiday dessert—sweet, minty, and irresistibly festive!

 Ingredients

 For the Brownie Batter

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

 For the Topping

• 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (about 6–8 candy canes)
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for drizzling)

 Instructions

 

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Brownie Batter: Melt butter. Whisk with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Bake the Brownies: Pour batter into pan and spread evenly. Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool slightly.
4. Prepare the Topping: Crush candy canes. Sprinkle over warm brownies and press gently to stick.
5. Optional White Chocolate Drizzle: Melt white chocolate chips in microwave (20-second intervals). Drizzle over brownies.
6. Cool & Slice: Let brownies cool completely before slicing into squares.

 Conclusion

Chocolatey, minty, and festive—these Candy Cane Brownies are a holiday must-have!