Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Peppermint Brownies! This rich, fudgy treat combines decadent chocolate with a refreshing peppermint twist, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet pick-me-up any day. Delight in the heavenly aroma as you bake and watch your loved ones savor each gooey square. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this irresistible dessert that promises to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar and cocoa powder until smooth.
- 3. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then whisk in eggs one at a time until fully blended.
- 4. In another bowl, sift together flour and a pinch of salt, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- 5. Add peppermint extract and mix until evenly distributed.
- 6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- 7. Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg