Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (divided)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop; let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, blending well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually combine this dry mixture with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in half of the crushed peppermint candies and chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining crushed peppermint on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before lifting out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang; cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg