Decadent Chocolate-Peppermint Brownie Delight

Ingredients

- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup chocolate (semi-sweet, melted)
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1/2 cup palm oil
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup peppermint candy (crushed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the baking pan: Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan with palm oil or line it with parchment paper for easy release.

3. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.

4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, palm oil, and corn syrup until well combined. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine with Chocolate: Slowly add the melted chocolate into the wet mixture, folding gently until uniform.

6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift in the wheat flour and salt, folding until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a fudgy brownie texture.

7. Add Peppermint Candy: Gently fold in the crushed peppermint candy, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on top.

8. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle the reserved peppermint candy over the batter.

9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for around 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs clinging.

10. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and enjoy your gourmet dessert!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time:
PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

1. Chocolate Brownies
2. Peppermint Dessert
3. Holiday Treat
4. Baked Brownies
5. Homemade Brownies
6. Chocolate-Peppermint Recipe
7. Decadent Dessert
8. Brownie Squares
9. Fudgy Brownies
10. Oven Baked Dessert

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,100

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