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Christmas Present Brownies

Christmas Present Brownies: Fudgy Delights for the Holidays

These Christmas Present Brownies are a rich, chocolaty treat perfect for sharing during the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter can be substituted with unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups granulated sugar coconut sugar can be used
  • 4 large eggs no substitutions recommended
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract can be replaced with almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour whole wheat flour can be used
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed cocoa may yield a milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it’s fresh
  • ½ teaspoon salt crucial for overall taste
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional; can be replaced with dark chocolate
For the Festive Decoration
  • 1 cup red candy melts
  • 1 cup green candy melts
  • 1 cup white candy melts can substitute with melted white chocolate tinted with food coloring
  • optional mini candy bows
  • optional holiday sprinkles

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add 2 cups of granulated sugar and whisk until smooth.
  3. Add 4 large eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture and whisk until thick and glossy.
  4. Sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ¾ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
  9. Melt the red, green, and white candy melts according to package instructions and drizzle over brownies.
  10. Add mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles for decoration and let set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Let brownies cool completely before cutting for clean edges and preventing crumbling.

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