Description
These One Bowl Peppermint Brownies are rich, fudgy, and infused with refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for any dessert occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, whisking until smooth.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the bowl, mixing well.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, stirring until just combined.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey experience.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before adding crushed peppermint candies or candy canes on top.
Notes
For a more intense peppermint flavor, you can increase the peppermint extract slightly. Ensure the brownies are fully cool before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: peppermint brownies, one bowl brownies, easy brownie recipe, dessert, chocolate dessert