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Christmas Present Brownies

These festive brownies are rich, fudgy, and decorated to resemble gifts, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional for extra fudginess)
Decorations
  • Red, green, and white candy melts (for decoration)
  • Mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles (optional but festive!)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  4. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar until smooth and shiny.
  5. Let cool slightly, then add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until thick and glossy.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  2. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a rubber spatula until well combined.
  3. Optionally fold in chocolate chips for extra richness.
Bake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  3. Let cool completely in the pan before decorating.
Decorate
  1. Lift brownies out of the pan using the 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 on top for decoration.
  4. Allow decorations to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze tightly wrapped.