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Delicious Candy Cane Brownie Bark Recipe Easy Homemade Holiday Treat

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A quick and festive holiday treat combining fudgy brownies with crunchy peppermint candy canes and a smooth white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy moments.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium-sized candy canes, crushed
  • 1 cup (175g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9 inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes. The edges should be set and the center slightly soft with moist crumbs on a toothpick.
  7. While baking, crush candy canes in a sealed bag using a rolling pin or mallet until you have a mix of fine and chunky pieces.
  8. Remove brownies from oven and immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes evenly over the hot brownies.
  9. Melt white chocolate in short bursts in the microwave or using a double boiler until smooth.
  10. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the candy cane topped brownies using a spoon or piping bag.
  11. Let the bark cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour or refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
  12. Break into pieces and enjoy.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Watch bake time carefully to avoid drying out. Crush candy canes to varied sizes for texture contrast. Melt white chocolate gently to avoid burning. Let bark cool fully before breaking for clean pieces. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free white chocolate chips.

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