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Reindeer Brownies
Festive reindeer brownies are a fun holiday dessert that you can make with the family!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 9
Calories: 351 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113g) butter melted
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Vegetable oil
- ½ cup (125g) sugar
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ ounces (100g) dark chocolate roughly chopped
To decorate:
- Red/pink M&Ms or Skittles
- Candy eyes
- pretzels
- 4-5 tablespoons dark chocolate melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C / gas mark 4 and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, making sure there is some up the sides of the pan.
- Add the melted butter, oil, and both sugars in a large mixing bowl and combine.
- Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until the mixture turns lighter in color.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the butter mixture and gently fold just until it's combined and the flour disappears. Don't overmix.
- Stir in 3/4 of the chopped chocolate, then pour brownie batter into the prepared pan, add the rest of the chocolate on top, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- When done, let cool in the pan for 20-25 minutes, then gently remove using extra parchment paper on the sides.
- Once the brownies are room temperature, slice them into 9 pieces. Then, apply a little bit of melted chocolate to the pretzels and stick one on each side of the brownie, creating the ears. Use melted chocolate to stick on M&M’s or Skittles to create candy nose and eyes. Serve and Enjoy!
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Notes
- Feel free to bake these a little longer if you like your brownies a little firmer.
- For the best results, don’t over-mix the batter.
- Measure your flour correctly. If you are using a measuring cup, use a knife to level the flour, or use your scales.
- Melt the chocolate just before using. To melt chocolate, add it to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, making sure to stir after each time until fully melted.
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before using them.
- If you prefer, you can start with boxed brownie mix. Because you’re brownies, your way.
- Storage - keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.