Description
This classic Christmas Brownie recipe delivers rich, fudgy chocolate brownies that are perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla, these brownies bake to a moist and chewy texture and are sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings during the festive season.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your brownies evenly.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, gently melt the butter over low heat until completely liquid, being careful not to burn it.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until the batter is smooth and fully combined without any lumps.
- Transfer Batter: Pour the prepared batter into the greased or lined baking pan and spread it evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. This helps them set properly and makes cutting easier.
- Serve: Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy these delicious, festive Christmas brownies!
Notes
- For extra festive flair, consider adding peppermint extract or topping the brownies with crushed candy canes before baking.
- You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a slightly healthier version.
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Do not overbake to keep the brownies moist and fudgy.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
