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Candy Cane Brownie Bars

Courses: Dessert, Vegetarian

Recipe Ingredients

  Brownie Base
1/3 cup 36g / 1.3ozVegan chocolate chips
3/4 cup 148g / 5.2ozVeganized Powdered Sugar - (see recipe)
2/3 cup 131g / 4.6ozSpectrum Spread non-hydrogenated margarine
1 tablespoon 15mlSoy milk
  = (or rice milk or other non-dairy milk)
1 teaspoon 5mlVanilla
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlPeppermint extract
1 1/2 cups 93g / 3.3ozUnbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlBaking powder
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlSalt
  Candy Cane Frosting
1/3 cup 78mlVegan cream cheese
1/4 cup 49g / 1.7ozSpectrum Spread non-hydrogenated margarine
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlPeppermint extract
3 1/2 cups 693g / 24ozVeganized Powdered Sugar - (see recipe)
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozChopped peppermint candy canes

Recipe Instructions

Begin by preparing the brownie base. Lightly oil (or spray with a light mist of oil) a 9- by 13-inch baking pan and set aside.

In a double boiler or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips, and set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, Spectrum Spread, soy milk, vanilla, and peppermint extract until light and fluffy. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients, and whisk until well combined. Add the melted chocolate chips and whisk until just blended.

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Allow the brownie base to cool completely. While it is cooling, prepare the frosting.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegan cream cheese, Spectrum Spread, and peppermint extract until light and fluffy. Add the Veganized Powdered Sugar and beat until smooth and creamy. Add the chopped candy canes and whisk until just blended. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownie base and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.

Cut with a very sharp warm knife into 48 bars. Best when served within 1 to 2 days of preparing. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between the layers.

This recipe yields one 9- by 13-inch pan or 48 bars.

Source:
The Vegan Chef at http://www.veganchef.com

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