Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles (red and green)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition along with vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar while mixing. Add heavy cream and peppermint extract; mix until smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies and top with crushed candy canes and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg