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peppermint mocha brownies topped with candy canes

Fudgy Peppermint Mocha Brownies for the Holidays

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: american-inspired
Keyword: brownie, peppermint
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 9 -12 brownies
Author: Jess
These Fudgy Peppermint Mocha Brownies are so festive! With crushed candy canes, dark chocolate & espresso, they're a perfect holiday dessert.
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 ½ sticks unsalted butter)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 x eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp instant espresso or coffee powder
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 candy canes crushed

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
  • Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
  • Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
  • Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
  • Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
  • Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!

Notes

How to serve chili lime chicken thighs
  • Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
  • Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
  • Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
  • Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
  • Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
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