Description
Delightful Christmas brownie shapes topped with creamy buttercream frosting in vibrant colors, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2–4 tbsp milk or cream
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
- Festive sprinkles
- Mini M&Ms or other edible decorations
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownies: Double the ingredients for the brownies and bake in a lined 9×13-inch metal baking pan. Bake for additional 3-5 minutes and let cool completely.
- Make the Buttercream Frosting: Whip up the buttercream frosting and separate into bowls, adding gel food coloring as desired.
- Cut the Brownies: Lift the brownie slab out of the pan and use cookie cutters to stamp out festive shapes.
- Frosting Time: Pipe the frosting onto each brownie shape and sprinkle with decorations while the frosting is still fresh.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
Make sure to let your brownies cool completely before cutting them for the best texture. Experiment with flavors by adding chocolate chips or spices.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg