Deliciously fudgy brownies infused with hot chocolate and peppermint flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup hot chocolate mix unsweetened
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peppermint chocolate chips or crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add in hot chocolate mix and cocoa powder; mix until fully incorporated.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the peppermint chocolate chips or candy canes.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg