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Christmas Present Brownies Recipe

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These festive Christmas Present Brownies are rich, fudgy, and decorated to look like adorable holiday gifts. With a decadent chocolate base and colorful candy melt ribbons, they make the perfect treat to share during the holiday season or to gift to friends and family. This recipe combines classic chewy brownies with whimsical decoration to spread holiday cheer through deliciousness.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional for extra fudginess)

Decorations

  • Red, green, and white candy melts
  • Mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles (optional but festive!)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brownie batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy removal. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the sugar until smooth and shiny. Let the mixture cool slightly, then add the eggs and vanilla extract while whisking continuously until the batter looks thick and glossy.
  2. Add the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet batter using a rubber spatula. Stir until just combined to maintain chewiness. If desired, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for extra richness.
  3. Bake the brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter. Avoid overbaking. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before decorating.
  4. Cut and decorate like gifts: Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan and place on a cutting board. Cut into even squares to resemble presents. Melt the red, green, and white candy melts separately by microwaving in 15-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Drizzle or pipe the melted candy in crisscross patterns over each brownie to mimic ribbons. Add mini bows, candy decorations, or holiday sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
  5. Let the decorations set: Allow the candy melt decorations to harden at room temperature or place the brownies in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to speed up the setting process. Once set, arrange the Christmas Present Brownies on a platter or in a lined gift box for serving or gifting.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the brownies chewy and fudgy.
  • Use parchment paper with an overhang for easier removal of brownies from the pan.
  • Chocolate chips are optional but add extra gooey texture and flavor.
  • Melt candy melts in short bursts to avoid burning them.
  • Decorate brownies once fully cooled to prevent melting the candy ribbons.
  • Store decorated brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Keywords: Christmas brownies, holiday dessert, fudgy brownies, gift-inspired brownies, festive brownies, chocolate brownies, holiday treats

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