Description
Indulge in Brownie Peppermint Crumble Bars, a festive treat that combines rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint for a delightful dessert experience. With a fudgy brownie base, creamy peppermint layer, and a crunchy crumble topping, these bars are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or enjoying a cozy night in, each bite delivers joy and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Stir in sugar until well combined; add eggs one at a time, mixing until silky.
- Fold in sifted flour and salt gently to avoid overmixing.
- Add chocolate chips and peppermint extract; stir to combine.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- For the crumble, mix crushed candy canes with melted butter and flour; sprinkle over brownies.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg