Christmas Tree Brownies
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Christmas Tree Brownies
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Christmas tree brownies are chewy one-bowl brownies that are decorated to look like Christmas trees. These easy treats are sure to please kids and adults alike!
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Ingredients
Brownies
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 ⅓ cups bittersweet chocolate chips divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour please see notes below
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Trees
- 5 candy canes optional
Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- green food coloring
- Christmas sprinkles
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F. Grease or parchment-line an 8x8-inch metal pan. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugars, and water.
- Bring to a boil, stirring regularly.
- Remove pan from heat.
- Whisk in 1 cup chocolate chips until melted and well-combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Whisk until well-combined.
- Add flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Whisk in just until combined. Don't overmix.
- Stir in the remaining 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing as needed.
- Bake for about 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few fudgy crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool to room temperature.
- Chill for 1 hour before cutting and decorating.
- Remove the brownies from the pan and cut into triangles. You should get three rows with 4 large triangles per row. You will also have some edges that make smaller trees. This will give you 12 large brownie trees.
- If you are using candy canes, unwrap each one and, with a knife, carefully cut 1.5 inch long pieces. Press the sharper ends of the candy cane into the bottom of the tree.
- Meanwhile, make the buttercream frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl on low for about 30 seconds.
- Add the powdered sugar and heavy cream. Beat on low for about 1-2 minutes, or until incorporated.
- Mix in green food coloring to get your desired color.
- Add the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
- Starting at the top of the tree, make a zigzag to the bottom of the tree.
- Sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles.
Notes
- Butter: I use salted butter in this recipe. If using unsalted butter, increase the salt to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Brown sugar: I use light brown sugar in this recipe.
- Chocolate chips: Bittersweet chocolate chips are 60% cacao. A good substitute would be dark chocolate chips. If you prefer, you can use semisweet chocolate chips. However, the brownies will be sweeter.
- All-purpose flour: It's important to use a light hand when measuring flour for brownies. To get the proper amount of flour, weigh the flour or sift the flour. Lightly spoon into the measuring cup and level.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
176mg
(7%)
Potassium
156mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
336IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Christmas trees
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 336IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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