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Christmas Present Brownies

Delicious Christmas Present Brownies Perfect for Gifting

Indulge in rich and fudgy Christmas Present Brownies, perfect for gifting and sharing during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter or substitute with unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or use coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or imitation vanilla
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 0.33 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder avoid if using self-raising flour
  • 1 pinch Salt can be reduced if using salted butter
  • 0.5 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips optional for extra fudginess
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Candy Melts (Red, Green, White) used for decoration
  • 0.5 cup Mini Candy Bows/Sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • medium saucepan
  • large bowl
  • spatula

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 ½ cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Whisk in 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Fold the dry mixture into the melted butter mixture. Optionally add ½ cup chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  7. Cut cooled brownies into squares and drizzle with melted candy melts. Add mini candy bows and sprinkles if desired.
  8. Allow decorations to set for about 15 minutes before serving or packaging.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, let brownies cool completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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