Description
Classic Peppermint Brownies combine the rich decadence of chocolate with a refreshing peppermint twist, creating the perfect indulgence for any occasion. These fudgy delights are enhanced by semi-sweet chocolate chips and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply treating yourself, these brownies promise to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and salt until combined.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in eggs and peppermint extract.
- Add the melted butter mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow cooling completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg