Description
Indulge in the joy of the season with our delightful Special occasion Present Brownies, a perfect fusion of rich chocolate flavor and festive charm. These easy-to-make brownies are ideal for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts for loved ones. Beautifully decorated with colorful candy melts and sprinkles, they not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also bring a smile to everyoneβs face. The combination of fudgy texture and vibrant presentation makes them a standout treat at any celebration. Whether youβre hosting a party or looking for a creative gift idea, these brownies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Β½ teaspoon baking powder
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional for extra fudginess)
- Red candy melts
- Green candy melts
- White candy melts
- Mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles (optional but festive!)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Line a 9Γ13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the sugar until smooth, then let cool slightly before whisking in eggs and vanilla until thick.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula. Optionally add chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30β35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before decorating.
- Once cooled, cut into squares resembling presents. Melt candy melts separately and drizzle over each brownie as ribbons; add sprinkles or bows if desired.
- Allow decorations to set before serving or gifting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts or dried fruits into the brownie batter. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Always allow brownies to cool before cutting to achieve clean edges.