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Christmas Present Brownies

A festive twist on traditional brownies, these Christmas Present Brownies are rich, fudgy, and decorated for the holidays, perfect for gift-giving and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar Adjust based on taste preference.
  • 4 large eggs Fresh eggs work best.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Sifted for best results.
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Quality brand recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Helps brownies rise slightly.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Optional for extra chocolaty flavor.
  • to taste red, green, and white candy melts For festive decorations.
  • to taste mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles Optional finishing touch.

Method
 

Prepare the Brownie Batter
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 cups of granulated sugar until smooth. Let it cool slightly before adding 4 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Add the Dry Ingredients
  1. Sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt in another bowl.
  2. Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until smooth; do not overmix.
  3. Optionally, fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
Bake the Brownies
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
  2. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
Cut and Decorate Like Gifts
  1. Once cooled, lift out the brownies using parchment paper and cut into squares.
  2. Melt the candy melts in separate bowls and drizzle over each brownie.
  3. Add mini bows or sprinkles to decorate.
Let the Decorations Set
  1. Allow the decorated brownies to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.

Notes

Store leftover brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for a week. You can freeze them for longer storage.