Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delicious Christmas Brownies. Rich, chocolatey, and adorned with holiday sprinkles, they are perfect for spreading cheer at any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Toppings:
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles or crushed peppermint candies
- Red and green M&Ms or mini marshmallows for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips and half of the holiday sprinkles or peppermint candies.
- Bake: Spread batter in pan, top with remaining sprinkles, M&Ms, or marshmallows. Bake for 28–32 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Allow brownies to cool before cutting into squares or shapes.
Notes
- Decorate with white chocolate drizzle or frosting for added holiday flair.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
