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Fudgy Candy Cane Brownies topped with crushed peppermint. A quick and festive holiday treat everyone loves. 🎄🍫✨
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These Candy Cane Brownies taste like the best mix of Christmas brownies and peppermint brownies.
- The texture is fudgy, festive, and perfect for holiday parties.
- This Christmas brownies recipe is simple enough for beginners.
- You can make this peppermint brownies recipe with pantry staples.
- They are a fun twist for anyone who loves brownies with peppermint candy.
- Great for gifting, cookie trays, or last-minute family treats.
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
- dark chocolate brownie mix – substitute with any chocolate brownie mix
- large eggs
- vegetable oil – substitute with melted butter
- heavy cream – substitute with milk or half and half
- mint fudge flavored baking chips – substitute with white, dark, or milk chocolate chips
- candy canes – no substitution needed unless using peppermint candies
✨ Variations
- Swap the mint fudge chips for white chocolate chips to make lighter and creamier peppermint brownies.
- Add a chocolate drizzle on top for even more decadent Christmas brownies.
- Stir in crushed cookies for a crunchy twist on brownies with peppermint candy.
- Use festive sprinkles to create a brighter and more playful version of Christmas brownies.
- Add a thin layer of frosting to turn this into a dessert bar-style peppermint brownies recipe.
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🔥 Tips
- Mix the batter only until combined to keep these Christmas brownies soft and fudgy.
- Line your pan with parchment so the peppermint brownies release cleanly after cooling.
- Crush the candy canes just before baking so the flavors stay fresh.
- Let the brownies cool before slicing to keep the peppermint-candy-topped brownies from crumbling.
- Add a few extra chocolate chips for a richer flavor in this Christmas brownies recipe.
❓ FAQs
Can I make these brownies ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare these Christmas brownies a day ahead. They stay fresh when covered tightly. The peppermint flavor develops even more by the next day.
Can I add frosting to the top?
Yes. A thin layer of chocolate frosting or vanilla frosting makes these peppermint brownies even more decadent.
Can I use homemade brownie batter instead of a mix?
Yes. Any homemade base can be used in place of the boxed mix. Keep the bake time similar and test with a toothpick.
How do I keep the crushed candy canes from melting too much?
Add half before baking and half right after baking to help keep a crisp texture.
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Candy Cane Brownies
Candy Cane Brownies are rich, minty, and festive. Make this easy holiday treat with crushed candy canes for the perfect Christmas dessert.
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Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- parchment paper or cooking spray
- mixing bowl (large)
- mixing tools
Ingredients
- 1 box dark chocolate brownie mix, (18.3 ounce)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup mint fudge flavored baking chips
- ⅔ cup crushed candy canes, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray it well with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil and heavy cream until combined, about 1-2 minutes.1 box dark chocolate brownie mix, 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup heavy cream
- Fold in the mint fudge flavored baking chips. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.¾ cup mint fudge flavored baking chips
- Sprinkle ⅓ cup of the crushed candy canes over the top. Gently swirl them into the batter with a butter knife.⅔ cup crushed candy canes
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and immediately top with the remaining crushed candy canes.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving warm or cool.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store covered at room temperature for 4-5 days.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Freeze brownies individually for easy thawing.
- Thaw before serving for the best texture.
♨️ REHEATING
- Microwave a brownie for 10-30 seconds for a warm and gooey texture.
- Warm in a 300°F oven for 4-6 minutes.
- Air fry at 300°F for 2-3 minutes.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze baked brownies whole or sliced.
- Wrap tightly in plastic, then place in an airtight freezer bag.
- Thaw at room temperature before serving.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Mix the batter only until everything is blended.
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal.
- Do not over-swirl the candy canes into the batter.
- Add extra chocolate chips for more richness.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Air fryer: Bake individual portions in ramekins at 325°F for 10-14 minutes.
- Toaster oven: Bake at 350°F for 22-30 minutes.
- Convection oven: Reduce temperature to 325°F and bake 20-30 minutes.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Keep leftovers covered to prevent them from drying out.
- Crumble leftovers over ice cream for a quick dessert.
- Use leftovers to make brownie parfaits.
📝 NOTES
- Crushing candy canes by hand in a zip-top bag helps control the texture.
- These brownies are great for holiday gifting.
- Add frosting after the brownies are fully cooled if you want a sweeter finish.
- For cleaner cuts, chill the pan for a short time before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar, Calories: 271kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 104mg, Potassium: 60mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 93IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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