Peppermint Bark Brownies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 11 tablespoons (157g) salted butter, melted and cooled.
02 - 1/4 cup (45g) light brown sugar.
03 - 1 cup (213g) white sugar.
04 - 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted.
05 - 3/4 cup (94g) flour.
06 - 1/3 cup cocoa powder.
07 - 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional).
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
09 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.
11 - 4-5 candy canes, crushed.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F.
02 - Whisk melted butter and sugars.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla, whisk to combine.
04 - Add melted chocolate, mix well.
05 - Mix flour, cocoa, espresso powder, and salt.
06 - Combine wet and dry ingredients.
07 - Pour into lined 8x8 pan. Bake 22-26 minutes until edges set.
08 - Melt white chocolate at 50% power in 20-second increments.
09 - Add peppermint extract to melted chocolate.
10 - Spread over warm brownies. Top with crushed candy canes.
11 - Let set before cutting.

# Notes:

01 - White chocolate must be melted carefully to prevent seizing.
02 - Use warm knife for clean cuts.
03 - Can use boxed mix if short on time.