Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
Chocolate peppermint brownies are a seasonal staple, thanks to rich chocolate flavor, with a subtle hint of peppermint in every bite, with the perfect cross between fudgy and cakey brownies. You’ll never know these are lower in sugar than traditional brownies.
Nut Free
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Chocolate SunButter
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup chocolate chunks, plus additional for sprinkling on top
- 1/3 cup chopped peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together the melted butter and eggs using a sturdy spatula or spoon. Then mix in the Chocolate SunButter and white granulated sugar until the batter is silky smooth.
- Mix in the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks and most of the peppermint candies, reserving some to sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are set. The center may not look completely set, but the brownies will continue to cook while they cool.
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