Description
These festive holiday brownies are rich, fudgy, and dressed up with seasonal flair—think gooey chocolate centers, crackly tops, and a touch of peppermint or sprinkles to make them shine. Whether you serve them at a party, box them up for gifts, or keep them all to yourself, they’re a holiday must-bake.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint extract (optional for a holiday twist)
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Optional toppings: crushed peppermint, festive sprinkles, white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper or grease lightly.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together sugars and eggs until light and creamy (about 1 minute).
Stir in vanilla and peppermint extract, then add the melted chocolate mixture.
Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently to combine—don’t overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is just set. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
Let cool before cutting. Top with crushed candy canes, sprinkles, or a drizzle of white chocolate for extra holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 3g