Delicious Peppermint Brownie Bites
These peppermint brownie bites are quick, easy, and perfect for holiday gatherings. They combine a rich, fudgy chocolate base with a refreshing peppermint crunch from crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 box of brownie mix (recommend Ghirardelli for best fudgy texture)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (firm, non-sticky)
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease mini muffin tin or line silicone molds with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and water until just combined.
- Spoon batter evenly into each mini cup, filling about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of crushed candy canes on each brownie bite.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes. Check at 15 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Let brownie bites cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled bites or sprinkle extra crushed candy cane before serving.
Notes
Do not overfill molds (fill about 3/4 full). Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter. Crush candy canes just before baking to keep crunch. Check doneness with toothpick for moist crumbs. For fudgier bites, reduce baking time slightly; for cakier texture, bake a bit longer. Use firm, non-sticky candy canes to avoid melting. Cooling is essential for peppermint topping to harden. Freezing is possible up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 1
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