Description
This classic Christmas Brownie recipe delivers rich, fudgy brownies perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs, these brownies are easy to prepare and bake to perfection with a moist and decadent texture.
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 the brownies evenly.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent the brownies from sticking and to make removal easier.
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat carefully to avoid burning.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing until the batter is fully combined and silky smooth without lumps.
- Pour Batter: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake Brownies: Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, ensuring they stay fudgy.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to help them set and hold their shape.
- Serve: Serve the brownies as a delightful holiday treat and enjoy their rich chocolate flavor.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep brownies moist and fudgy.
- Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner edges.
- Store brownies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
