Description
Fudgy, chocolatey brownies that embody the warmth and spirit of the holiday season, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips or festive sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Melt the butter until it is just liquid.
- Add the granulated sugar to the melted butter and stir well.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition, followed by stirring in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips or festive sprinkles on top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, consider using coconut oil instead of butter. To make them gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brownies, chocolate, holiday dessert, festive treats