Description
Delightful brownies decorated to resemble festive presents, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Melted candy melts for decorating
- Sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then remove from heat and whisk in the sugar until smooth.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla until thick and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely. Cut into squares and decorate with melted candy and sprinkles.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different extracts or mix-ins such as nuts or candies to customize your brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg