Description
Deliciously rich chocolate brownies topped with vibrant, colorful buttercream frosting, perfect for celebrating the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for frosting)
- Milk (as needed for frosting)
- Food coloring (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one by one into the butter-sugar mix, then add the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the dry mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring.
- Once the brownies are cool, frost them generously with the colorful buttercream.
- Add decorations like sprinkles or crushed candies if desired.
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze wrapped brownies for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, holiday baking, festive recipes, chocolate, buttercream