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Candy Cane Buttercream Frosted Brownies

By: Mama J from A Little Bit Crunchy, A Little Bit Rock and Roll

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Ordinary brownies become extraordinary when frosted with candy cane buttercream frosting. Top them off with a drizzle of melted chocolate for a beautiful holiday recipe. Indulge yourself with Candy Cane Buttercream Frosted Brownies.

Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas

If you loved making our Candy Cane Buttercream Frosted Brownies, you'll definitely want to try some more festive Christmas recipes to impress your friends and family this holiday season.

First up, why not try our Peppermint Bark Cheesecake? This decadent dessert combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet crunch of peppermint bark. It's the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests at any holiday gathering.

For a fun and festive treat, give our Eggnog Cupcakes a try. These moist cupcakes are infused with the rich and creamy flavors of eggnog, and topped with a creamy eggnog frosting. They're a delicious and festive way to celebrate the season.

And finally, if you're looking for a show-stopping Christmas dessert, our Gingerbread Layer Cake is sure to impress. Layers of tender gingerbread cake are stacked with spiced cream cheese frosting, creating a beautiful and delicious centerpiece for your holiday table.

These delicious Christmas recipes are sure to be a hit with anyone who enjoyed making our Candy Cane Buttercream Frosted Brownies. Happy baking!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • For Frosting:
  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3 candy canes, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  
     
  2. Grease an 8x11 inch pan.
     
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
     
  4. Melt the butter.  Pour into a large bowl and whisk in the chocolate chips until melted.  Whisk in the sugar and then the eggs. Stir in the dry ingredients. 
     
  5. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
     
  6. For the buttercream, beat the butter together with the powdered sugar and extract. Add enough milk until it reaches a desired consistency.
     
  7. Add the crushed candy cane and frost the cooled brownies.  Cut into squares.
     
  8. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and stir in the oil. Drizzle over the frosted, cut brownies. 

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