Description
Holiday baking just got a major upgrade with these Candy Cane Brownie Bombs — a festive twist on your favorite chocolate treat. Rich, fudgy brownies are filled with creamy peppermint cheesecake, glazed in smooth white chocolate, and topped with crushed candy canes for a sweet crunch. Whether you’re planning an easy dessert for a holiday party, need delicious food ideas for edible gifts, or want to try a new winter baking project, this easy recipe hits all the marks. It’s the perfect combination of quick breakfast indulgence, healthy snack alternative (in moderation!), and creative dinner ideas for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
1. Melt butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
2. Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar until glossy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
4. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
5. In another bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and peppermint extract until smooth.
6. Scoop filling into small balls and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
7. Grease mini bundt or muffin pans.
8. Add a tablespoon of brownie batter to each mold.
9. Place a peppermint cream cheese ball in the center.
10. Cover with more brownie batter and smooth the tops.
11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes.
12. Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
13. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over cooled brownie bombs.
14. Top with crushed candy canes while glaze is wet.
15. Let set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
For a stronger peppermint kick, increase the extract slightly, but don’t overdo it.
These can be made in advance and frozen, making them ideal for busy holiday prep.
You can substitute the cream cheese filling with nut butter or cookie butter for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bomb
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg