Description
Delight in these festive Christmas Brownies, a rich and fudgy treat packed with chocolate chips and seasonal holiday mix-ins like red and green M&Ms, crushed candy canes, Christmas sprinkles, and white chocolate chunks. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet gift, these brownies combine classic chocolate goodness with cheerful holiday colors and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup holiday mix-ins (a mix of red & green M&Ms, crushed candy canes, Christmas sprinkles, and white chocolate chunks)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift out the brownies once baked.
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until fully liquefied, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Remove the melted butter from heat and whisk in the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and kosher salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Vanilla and Eggs: Whisk in the pure vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth batter.
- Add Flour: Gradually sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the batter and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the brownies’ tender texture.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and your choice of holiday mix-ins, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Spread Batter: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out for easy slicing into 24 squares. Serve and enjoy your festive treat!
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep brownies fudgy.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal of brownies from the pan.
- Customize the holiday mix-ins based on your preference or availability.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For cleaner slices, chill brownies before cutting.
