Description
Delightful and festive brownies decorated to resemble holiday gifts, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- Red, green, and white candy melts (for decoration)
- Mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove and whisk in the sugar until smooth. Let cool slightly, then mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined. Add chocolate chips if using.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Lift the brownies out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Melt the candy melts in the microwave and decorate the brownies. Add mini bows or sprinkles if desired.
- Let the decorations harden before serving.
Notes
For a festive twist, consider adding crushed peppermint candies or use a gluten-free flour blend for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg