Description
- These festive Christmas Brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for decorating with holiday colors. Easy to make, fun to share, and ideal for gifting or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Green frosting
- Mini M&Ms
- Candy canes, crushed
- Holiday sprinkles
- Pretzel sticks
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter and cocoa powder. Mix until smooth.
- Whisk in sugar, then eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
- Fold in flour, salt, and chocolate chips (if using). Don’t overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 25–30 minutes until just set in center.
- Cool completely before decorating.
- Cut into triangles or squares. Decorate with frosting, sprinkles, and pretzels.
- Store in airtight container or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Let brownies cool completely before decorating.
- Use a warm knife for clean cuts.
- Add peppermint or gingerbread spice for flavor twists.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg