Description
Delicious bite-sized brownie treats infused with peppermint, perfect for holidays or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Candy canes (crushed, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the granulated sugar until blended and let cool slightly.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cavity about 3/4 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or hot cocoa. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the fridge for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg