Description
Fudgy, chocolatey brownie treats shaped like Christmas trees, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 130 g brown sugar (about ⅔ cup)
- 90 g salted butter (or unsalted with a pinch more salt)
- 160 g bittersweet chocolate (semi-sweet also works)
- 5 g cocoa powder (about 1 tablespoon; Dutch-processed preferred)
- 65 g all-purpose flour (about ½ cup)
- Optional mix-ins: chopped nuts, extra chocolate chunks, or cookie pieces
- White chocolate (melted, for decorating; candy melts also work)
- Green food coloring (to tint white chocolate for garlands)
- Christmas sprinkles (for decoration)
- Popsicle sticks (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 20cm square baking pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the bittersweet chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- Whisk in the brown sugar thoroughly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing until thick and shiny.
- Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, folding gently until just combined. Stir in any optional mix-ins as desired.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for about 40 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely, then cut them into triangle shapes resembling Christmas trees.
- Tint the melted white chocolate with green food coloring and drizzle over each brownie. Sprinkle Christmas decorations while the chocolate is still soft.
- Insert popsicle sticks into the base of each triangle for a fun handheld treat, or serve directly on a platter.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for about a week. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brownies, Christmas, dessert, holiday baking, festive treats