Description
These Candy Cane Brownie Bites are a rich and festive easy recipe made with fudgy brownie bases, fluffy peppermint frosting, and crushed candy canes on top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes
- 1 drop red food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk until glossy.
- Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the brownie bites in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Add the red food coloring if using and mix until evenly tinted.
- Pipe or spoon the frosting onto the cooled brownie bites.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Can be made a day ahead of time.
- Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Brownie Bites, holiday dessert, festive treats, Christmas recipes