Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Festive Frosted Christmas Brownies! These rich, fudgy brownies are crowned with a luscious peppermint frosting and adorned with vibrant red and green sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or simply treating yourself during the cozy winter season, they are sure to impress both family and friends. The irresistible flavor of chocolate combined with refreshing peppermint captures the essence of the holidays in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles (red and green)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow cooling completely on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in heavy cream and peppermint extract until fluffy.
- Frost cooled brownies, then sprinkle with crushed candy canes and holiday sprinkles.
- Cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg