Description
Delightful Christmas Present Brownies, the perfect treat for holiday gifting and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Festive toppings (e.g., candy melts, sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter over low heat and stir in sugar until shiny. Cool slightly, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares and decorating with candy melts.
Notes
For a minty twist, add crushed peppermint to the batter. Use a piping bag for decoration for a polished look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg