Description
Fudgy and festive brownies that resemble tiny gifts, perfect for busy families and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 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)
- Red, green, and white candy melts (for decoration)
- Mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, whisk in sugar until smooth, and let cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, whisking continuously. Then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
- Optionally, fold in chocolate chips for richness.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.
- Melt the candy melts and pipe over the brownies to resemble ribbons, decorating with bows or sprinkles.
- Allow decorations to harden before serving.
Notes
For variations, try using dark cocoa, adding nuts, or adjusting sugar for a lighter version. Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American