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Brownie Christmas

Brownie Christmas
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Brownie Christmas is a rich, fudgy holiday dessert that combines classic chocolate brownie flavors with festive toppings like sprinkles and crushed candy canes. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for holiday gatherings, offering customizable variations such as nuts, peppermint, and caramel, while delivering a delightful moist texture and vibrant appearance that captures the Christmas spirit.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking mix for gluten-free version)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp baking powder (if desired for slight rise)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Festive Toppings

  • Festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes
  • Optional: chopped walnuts, pecans, or white chocolate chips for variation

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the brownies after baking.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), salt, and optional baking powder. Set aside to ensure the dry ingredients are well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This is key to achieving a tender crumb and fudgy center.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract to enrich the flavor.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the brownies tough.
  6. Add Festive Toppings: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and evenly sprinkle your choice of festive decorations, such as colorful sprinkles, crushed peppermint, or chocolate chips, over the surface.
  7. Bake Until Gooey: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs to ensure gooey, fudgy brownies.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. This helps them set for clean portions and enhances the fudgy texture.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender rather than cakey.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
  • Check the brownies starting at 18 minutes to prevent overbaking and drying out.
  • Let brownies cool fully before slicing to allow proper setting.

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Keywords: brownies, Christmas dessert, festive brownies, holiday treats, fudgy brownies, peppermint brownies, gluten free brownies, easy holiday dessert

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