Chewy and fudgy brownies with crispy edges and a moist chocolaty center topped with peppermint chips. These peppermint brownies are the perfect dessert for the winter holidays.
Ingredients
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
¾ cups granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs + 1 yolk, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cups flour
½ cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons peppermint chips
1 tablespoon crushed candy cane
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x9inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil.
Place the semi-sweet chocolate into a microwave safe bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 20 second bursts and mix in between each burst until the chocolate has melted completely and appears smooth.
Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix in the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until the ingredients are well combined.
Add flour to the chocolate mixture a fourth cup at a time, mixing as you add until all the flour has been incorporated.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the brownie batter into baking pan. Top the brownie batter with peppermint chips and crushed candy cane.
Bake the brownie in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick into the brownie and comes out relatively clean.
Serve the brownies warm or cold.
Notes
If you want a more peppermint-y taste in your brownies rather than just on top, instead of adding ½ cup chocolate chips, add ¼ cup chocolate chips and ¼ cup peppermint chips to the brownies.
Recipe by Cooking with a Wallflower at https://cookingwithawallflower.com/2014/12/18/peppermint-brownies/