Description
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a peppermint ganache and crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday parties.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (for ganache)
- 1/3 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate until smooth.
- Whisk in the granulated sugar and eggs until glossy.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely, then prepare the ganache by melting semisweet chocolate with heavy cream and peppermint extract.
- Spread the ganache over the cooled brownies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
For best results, let the brownies cool completely before adding the ganache to ensure a glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American