Christmas Present Brownies
These delightful Christmas Present Brownies combine rich, fudgy brownies with festive decorations, perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.
Ingredients
For the brownie base
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For decoration
- buttercream frosting for decoration
- red and green candy for bows and decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter and stir in the sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan, then frost with buttercream.
- Use red and green candy to create bows and decorations on top before serving.
Notes
For the best results, allow your butter to cool slightly before mixing it with the sugar to avoid cooking the eggs. Brownies can be made a day in advance, just frost them before serving.