Description
Vegan peppermint brownies are a delicious mint chocolate holiday dessert! These festive candy cane brownies are fudgy, moist, dense, and chewy. They’re topped with a rich peppermint chocolate ganache and sticky-sweet crushed candy canes. The easy recipe is dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free friendly. Enjoy them for Christmas, holiday parties, and more!
Ingredients
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Peppermint Brownies
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour) (120g)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (60g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Chocolate Peppermint Ganache
- 1 and 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some of the paper hanging over the edges.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk together to remove any clumps.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the vegan butter, coconut milk, and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Microwave for 1 minute. Immediately add the sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Whisk together to combine, dissolving the sugar into the liquids.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix together just until the flour is incorporated; do not over-mix. Gently fold in the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Immediately transfer brownie batter to the baking dish. Spread across the dish in an even layer. Bake brownies for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and insert a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out entirely gooey, bake for an additional 5 minutes. If it comes out with just a few crumbs, the brownies are done.
- Let the brownies cool completely before preparing the chocolate peppermint ganache.
- Add chocolate chips and coconut milk to a bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Immediately add peppermint extract. Whisk together until smooth. Pour over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Chill brownies in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes, or until the ganache sets. Slice into 16 brownies. Enjoy!
Notes
- How to store: Store inside a sealed container in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 3-5 days. If saving longterm, store in the freezer. Enjoy within 2-3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 28g
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
