Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Peppermint Mocha Brownies! These delightful, fudgy treats are a perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, making them an irresistible holiday dessert. With a quick prep time and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can whip up a batch in no time. The addition of peppermint mocha cold brew gives these brownies a unique twist that will impress your family and friends. Whether enjoyed solo or shared at gatherings, these brownies are sure to bring smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 flax eggs (1 flax egg = 2 tablespoons water + 1 tablespoon ground flax meal)
- ½ cup plant-based butter (melted)
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup real maple syrup
- ¼ cup peppermint mocha cold brew latte
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- ¼ – ⅓ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Prepare your flax eggs by mixing ground flax with water in two small bowls; let sit for at least five minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted plant-based butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and prepared flax eggs. Add peppermint mocha cold brew, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until well combined.
- Stir in baking powder, kosher salt, cocoa powder, gluten-free flour, and xanthan gum until fully incorporated. Fold in dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 18-22 minutes or until set but fudgy.
- Allow cooling for about 15 minutes before lifting out using parchment paper flaps. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximately 52g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg