Description
These Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Balls are a decadent treat that melt in your mouth, combining the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with a refreshing hint of peppermint. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of creamy chocolate and cool mint, making them the perfect holiday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- Brownie Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Coating:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the brownie batter into a greased 8×8 inch baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, crumble the brownies into a large bowl and mix in peppermint extract.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each brownie ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in crushed candy canes.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate coating.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These brownie balls can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version or dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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