Candy Cane Brownies

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter
• 12 ounces chocolate chips, divided
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 10 small candy canes, finely crushed

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, salt and flour. Set aside.

In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and half the chocolate chips. Melt, stirring often, then remove from the heat. Whisk in the cocoa, transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside.

In a large measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, vanilla and milk. Add this to the chocolate and cocoa mixture, and whisk well to combine. Fold in the flour mixture, then mix in the remaining chocolate chips and all but 2 tbsp of the crushed candy canes.

Use a rubber spatula to transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with 1 tbsp of crushed candy canes. Bake 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out covered with cakey bits. The center of the brownies should be set.

Dust the top of the brownies with remaining crushed candy canes, then cool completely before serving.