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Santa Hat Brownies Recipe

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Santa Hat Brownies are a festive and indulgent holiday treat combining rich, fudgy brownies with fresh strawberries and a sweet white topping to resemble adorable Santa hats. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for holiday parties or a cozy winter dessert, offering a delightful balance of chocolate and fruity freshness.

Ingredients

Brownies

  • Brownies, homemade or store-bought, cut into rounds or squares

Toppings

  • Strawberries, stems removed
  • White & sweet topping: buttercream, royal icing, or white chocolate ganache

Instructions

  1. Prepare Brownies: Cut your brownies into rounds or squares of your preferred size, ensuring they are sturdy enough to hold the toppings without crumbling.
  2. Apply Icing Base: Using a piping bag or a small spoon, pipe a small dollop of white icing (buttercream, royal icing, or white chocolate ganache) on top of each brownie piece. This will act as the glue for the strawberry and the rest of the decoration.
  3. Add the Strawberry: Press one fresh strawberry, with the stem removed, gently into the icing dollop on each brownie, positioning it so it looks like the pointed top of a Santa hat.
  4. Decorate the Hat: Pipe more white icing around the base of the strawberry to mimic the fluffy brim of Santa’s hat, then finish with a small dot of icing on the pointed tip of the strawberry for the pom-pom effect.
  5. Chill or Serve: Chill the assembled brownies if you prefer them firm and cool, or serve immediately for warm, sticky-fingered enjoyment.

Notes

  • You can use any kind of brownie—fudgy or cakey—based on your preference.
  • If you don’t have piping bags, you can use a zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off for easier icing application.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free brownies.
  • Store in the refrigerator if not serving immediately to keep strawberries fresh.
  • Feel free to experiment with different white toppings like cream cheese frosting or mascarpone for unique flavors.

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