Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Frosted Christmas Brownies, the perfect holiday treat that brings joy and sweetness to your celebrations. These rich, fudgy brownies are topped with a creamy peppermint frosting and vibrant sprinkles, making them a visually appealing dessert for any festive occasion. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or savoring a cozy night in, these brownies are sure to impress family and friends alike. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, they are an accessible baking project for all skill levels. Celebrate the season with this delightful recipe that captures the magic of the holidays!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red and green sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and sugar, then mix in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and peppermint extract if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies and top with red and green sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg