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Gluten-free Peppermint Brownies

These flourless Gluten-free Peppermint Brownies are rich, moist, and delicious. These chewy ultra-easy to make brownies are topped with melted dark chocolate and crushed candy canes to make them more festive!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas, cookies and brownies, dairy free, dessert, gluten-free, healthy, paleo, Snacks, Special Diet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 people
Calories 204kcal

Ingredients

For the topping

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 325F. Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray, line it with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, pour peanut butter and mix well with a hand blender or spatula until smooth.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients, except the chocolate chips and mix well to combine.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Spread the dough out in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for about 20-30 mins or until the brownies are cooked through.

For the topping:

  • While the brownie is baking, add chocolate chips in a heat-proof medium bowl and melt the dark chocolate in a microwave.
  • Every 20 seconds stir the chocolate and put again in the microwave and continue repeating until the dark chocolate is melted. When all the chocolate is melted, add crushed candy canes and mix all together.
  • Spread evenly over the cooled brownies and sprinkle more crushed candy canes on top.
  • Place them in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes or until the melted dark chocolate is set before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Bring cold ingredients, such as eggs, to room temperature before mixing. This helps them mix better into the batter.
  • Sift the cocoa powder beforehand if it's lumpy.
  • Do not over-mix the batter as it'll lead to a dense and dry brownie.
  • To store: Place brownies in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 
  • To freeze: Place brownies in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/16 | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g