Description
Holiday Peppermint Brownies are a festive treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with a refreshing hint of peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (113 g), melted
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Cocoa powder: 1/3 cup (40 g)
- Powdered sugar: for dusting
- Peppermint extract: 1/2 teaspoon
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup (175 g)
- Red and green sprinkles: for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add peppermint extract to the batter and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Once baked, let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with red and green sprinkles before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use unbleached all-purpose flour for better texture.
- Opt for unsweetened cocoa powder for a deep chocolate flavor.
- Always use unsalted butter to control saltiness.
- Choose semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.
- Use pure peppermint extract for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Holiday, Peppermint, Brownies, Dessert, Festive