Description
Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with candy cane kisses and crushed candy canes for a festive holiday treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 36 Candy Cane Kisses, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 13×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Whisk until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour to the bowl, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the brownies out of the pan and place them on a cutting board.
- Cut the brownies into 36 equal squares.
- Immediately press a Candy Cane Kiss into the center of each brownie square.
- Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the tops of the brownies.
- Let the brownies sit for a few minutes to allow the Kisses to set.
- Serve and watch your guests fight over them!
Notes
- Tip: For extra peppermint flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the brownie batter.
- Substitution: Use dark chocolate Kisses for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 150 cal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: candy cane, brownie bites, christmas, holiday, dessert, chocolate, peppermint
