Candy Cane Brownies

These semi-homemade peppermint Candy Cane Brownies are full of minty flavor and are so easy to make with convenient ingredients like a brownie mix, crushed candy canes, mint chips, and some ingredients to 'doctor up' the brownie mix to make it taste homemade.

Course Christmas, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword candy cane brownies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

1 box (18.3 oz) brownie mix
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup mint chocolate chips or chunks (see notes)
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Topping/Garnish

1/3 cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper or spray well with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
^{* I spray the pan first with cooking spray and then line it with parchment paper. The spray helps the paper adhere and stay in place.}
In a large mixing bowl, add the dry brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and heavy cream. Use a whisk, or an electric hand mixer, to mix until fully combined (about 1-2 minutes).
^{* I think it's easiest to use a hand mixer - start on low speed and increase as needed until combined.}
1 box (18.3 oz) brownie mix, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup heavy cream
Stir in the mint chocolate chips or chunks until combined.
3/4 cup mint chocolate chips or chunks
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over top and then use a butter knife to gently swirl them into the batter. They do not need to be completely mixed in, just lightly swirl them into the top of the brownies.
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick placed into the center comes out clean. The edges should be set and pulled away from the sides of the baking pan.
Remove from the oven and immediately top with the remaining crushed candy canes. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before cutting into squares.
^{* If you want to serve them warmer then let them cool for 15 minutes to 30 minutes before cutting.}
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Notes

Mint Baking Chips/Chunks : Use Andes Mint baking chips OR chop up Andes Mint or Andes Peppermint chocolates. Or just use chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, dark).

Brownie Mix : Use either a box of milk chocolate brownie mix, dark chocolate brownie mix, or chocolate fudge. I like the contrast of the dark chocolate brownie mix + peppermint so that is what the photos show.