These Hot Chocolate Brownies are a festive and delicious treat, perfect for the holiday season. Rich and fudgy brownies with a hint of peppermint and bits of chocolate make them irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and then beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
- Add the baking powder and flour to the mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies gently.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg