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A plate of chocolate brownies topped with crushed candy canes sits on a wooden table. In the background, more brownies and a red and green plaid cloth are visible. The brownies have a festive, holiday appearance.

Candy Cane Brownie Recipe

You are going to love this candy cane brownie recipe!  It's moist, delicious and perfect for holiday baking!!
4.52 from 25 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 4 dozen
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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ½ tsp peppermint extract
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes
  • reserve 2 Tbsp crushed candy cane for topping

Instructions

  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Melt butter and mix with cocoa.
  • Add eggs, vanilla and peppermint extract.
  • Add sugar.
  • Carefully add flour mixture and combine well.
  • Fold in crushed candy canes.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan, spread and smooth with a spatula, sprinkle with remaining candy cane and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • Allow to completely cool before removing from pan and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 48servings | Calories: 1063kcal | Carbohydrates: 145g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1121mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 101g | Vitamin A: 1656IU | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 6mg