Peppermint Bark Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and semisweet chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth.
3. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
4. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with crushed candy canes and white chocolate chips.
9. Return to the oven for 1-2 minutes to slightly melt the toppings.
10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
11. Serve and enjoy these festive Peppermint Bark Brownies!