Christmas tree brownies
User Reviews
4.8
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
15
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Calories
311 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Christmas tree brownies
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These festive Christmas tree brownies are the perfect holiday treat! Quick and easy to make and perfect for sharing.
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Ingredients
For the brownies
- 200 g | 7oz | 7/8 cup unsalted butter
- 200 g | 1 1/3 cup chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 200 g | 1 cup soft light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 5 tbsp mincemeat (optional)
- 125 g | scant 1 cup plain flour
- 50 g | 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the glaze
- 85 g | 3oz icing sugar
- 1 tbsp milk more if needed
- a couple drops vanilla extract
- green food colouring (optional)
- sprinkles to decorate
- chocolate fingers , halved, for the tree 'trunks'
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a brownie tin with baking paper letting the edges hang over the edge.
- Put the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 second bursts, stirring in between, until melted. Alternatively you can use the double boiler method: place the bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water and the chocolate and butter to melt gradually.
- Place the sugar, orange zest and eggs in a large bowl and use a hand whisk to mix together until frothy. Stir in the mincemeat if using.
- Stir in the melted chocolate/butter mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt and spices and stir to combine. You should have a glossy thick batter.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the edges are set but the middle is still a little squidgy.
- Allow the brownies to cool before cutting.
- Remove the brownies from the tin using the paper lining to lift them out. Cut into triangle shapes.
- If you are decorating them, mix the icing sugar, vanilla extract, green food colouring and enough milk to make a pourable icing.
- Drizzle over the brownies and add sprinkles or decorations while the glaze is still wet.
- You can add chocolate ‘fingers’ to create the tree trunks and little gingerbread stars to top if you like.
Notes
- If you don't like mincemeat (or can't find any) you could add (equal weight) chopped mixed citrus peel, chopped nuts or dried fruit instead.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
96mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
425IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
36 reviews
Excellent
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