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Christmas Tree Brownies

These fun and festive tree-shaped brownies are a whimsical touch to your holiday dessert table, bringing rich chocolate flavor and joy to all.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Room temperature for easy melting.
  • 2 cups sugar Feel free to use organic sugar.
  • 4 large eggs At room temperature for smoother mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for best taste.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Measure correctly to ensure stability.
  • 1 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened for the right balance.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
Decorations
  • to taste green icing For creating the Christmas tree look.
  • to taste edible decorations (sprinkles, candy stars, etc.) For festive flair.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the sugar until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Toss in the vanilla extract.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until blended.
  2. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  3. Once cooled, cut the brownies into triangle shapes resembling Christmas trees.
Decoration
  1. Use the green icing to make branches, and sprinkle on your edible decorations.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep brownies fudgy. Mix gently to avoid dryness. Quality chocolate enhances flavor. Cool completely before cutting.