Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Holiday Peppermint Mocha Brownies. Each bite offers a fudgy chocolate experience, enhanced by a refreshing hint of peppermint and a subtle kick of coffee. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these brownies fill your home with warm aromas, creating sweet memories that last long after the last crumb is gone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Crushed candy canes (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar until smooth.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Stir in cocoa powder, espresso powder, and peppermint extract until combined.
- Gently fold in sifted flour and add chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Once cooled slightly, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg