Description
Indulge in the festive charm of Christmas Tree Brownies, where rich chocolate meets vibrant green frosting. These fudgy brownies are a delightful addition to holiday gatherings, adorned with colorful sprinkles that resemble ornaments on a Christmas tree. Perfect for sharing or as a treat for yourself, this easy recipe promises to bring joy and sweetness to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp green gel food coloring
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk (or as needed)
- Assorted sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together flour and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar and softened butter; gradually add milk until desired consistency is reached. Mix in green food coloring.
- Once cooled, spread the frosting over brownies and decorate with sprinkles. Cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg