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Christmas Present Brownies Recipe

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These Christmas Present Brownies are a festive and delicious holiday treat featuring rich, fudgy chocolate brownies decorated with colorful candy melts and mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles. Perfect for gifting or sharing at holiday gatherings, these brownies combine a classic chocolate base with a fun, seasonal presentation that captures the spirit of the season.

Ingredients

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Brownie Base

  • 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)

Decoration

  • Red, green, and white candy melts
  • Mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.
  2. Melt Butter and Mix Sugar: In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in the granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Allow it to cool slightly to prevent cooking the eggs in the next step.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Once the butter-sugar mixture has cooled a bit, whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is glossy and well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and a smooth texture.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until the batter is smooth and even. If desired, fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips for added texture and chocolate flavor.
  6. Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Remove: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Then, lift them out using the parchment paper for easy cutting into squares.
  8. Decorate: Melt the red, green, and white candy melts according to package instructions. Drizzle the melted candy melts over the brownie squares, and add mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles to decorate like Christmas presents.
  9. Set Decorations: Let the candy decorations set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes until firm.
  10. Serve: Arrange the decorated brownies on a platter or place them in a gift box for a festive holiday treat perfect for sharing and gifting.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter-sugar mixture is not too hot before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.
  • You can skip the chocolate chips if you prefer a smoother brownie texture.
  • Use parchment paper to easily lift out the brownies without breaking.
  • Feel free to customize decoration colors to match any holiday theme.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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