Candy Cane Peanut Butter Brownies

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.

In a large sauce pan, melt the butter. Take off the burner and add sugar, peppermint and vanilla extract. Mix until the sugar starts to melt.

Stir in one egg at a time. Stir in cocoa powder, until well combined.

Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until well combined and there are no streaks of flour. Pour batter into prepared baking pan, smooth out the top.

Bake in oven for 30–35 minutes until the center comes out clean with a toothpick. Let the brownies cool completely.

For the frosting:
In a microwave safe bowl, add peanut butter and melt in the microwave, about 40 seconds. Stir in powdered sugar and coconut oil. Spread over top of brownies. Top brownies with crushed candy canes.