Candy Cane Brownies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, mix sugar, salt and flour; set aside.

In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and half the chocolate chips. Melt, stirring often, then remove from heat. Whisk in the cocoa, transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside.

In a large measuring cup, whisk together eggs, vanilla and milk. Add this to the chocolate and cocoa mixture; whisk well to combine.

Fold in flour mixture, then mix in remaining chocolate chips and all but 2 Tb. of the crushed candy canes.

Using a rubber spatula, transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Sprinkle top of batter with 1 Tb. crushed candy canes.

Bake 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out covered with cakey bits. The center of the brownies should be set.

Dust the top of the brownies with remaining crushed candy canes, then cool completely before serving.