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Delicious Peppermint Brownie Bites Easy Holiday Recipe with Candy Canes

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These peppermint brownie bites combine rich, fudgy chocolate with a refreshing peppermint crunch from crushed candy canes, making a perfect festive treat that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (about 60g) crushed candy canes, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
  2. Melt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl until liquid but not hot, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract carefully.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of crushed candy canes for topping. Fold the remaining crushed candy canes (about 1/3 cup) into the batter gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan or scoop into mini muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the reserved crushed candy canes on top.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes: 18 minutes for mini bites, 22 minutes for a 9×9 pan. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing or removing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor. Be cautious with peppermint extract as it is potent. Crush candy canes into small chunks, not powder, for best texture. Oven temperature accuracy is important to avoid drying out brownies. Mini bites bake faster than full pan brownies.

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