Description
Bring festive cheer to your dessert table with these whimsical Christmas Tree Brownies! Moist, fudgy, and rich in chocolate flavor, these delightful treats are perfect for holiday gatherings. Decorated like little trees with vibrant green melts and colorful sprinkles, they appeal to both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and a joy to share, these brownies will undoubtedly become a cherished addition to your holiday recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup green candy melts (for decoration)
- 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and cocoa until combined.
- Allow mixture to cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once cooled, melt green candy melts according to package instructions. Spread on top of brownies and decorate with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg