Dark Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 10 Tbsp butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 oz dark chocolate (at least 85% cocoa)
• 1/2 cup granulated Swerve sweetener
• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 peppermint candy cane

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350^oF and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, melt butter and dark chocolate together in the microwave - about 1 minute, stirring halfway through.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, vanilla, sweetener, and the melted butter/chocolate until well combined.
4. Combine dry ingredients - almond flour, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, baking powder and mix into egg/butter/chocolate mixture slowly.
5. After pouring the batter into the baking pan, crush the candy cane in a small plastic bag using a rolling pin and sprinkle on top of the batter.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes. 

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