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Christmas Tree Brownies with Chocolate Buttercream

Delicious Christmas Tree Brownies with Chocolate Buttercream

This Christmas Tree Brownies with Chocolate Buttercream are a delightful dessert perfect for the festive season, bringing joy and cheer to your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Batter
  • 200 g Dark Chocolate Semi-sweet or milk chocolate can be used for a sweeter twist.
  • 100 g Butter Use unsalted for better control of salt.
  • 250 g Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 130 g All-Purpose Flour A gluten-free blend can be swapped for a gluten-free version.
  • 30 g Cocoa Powder Consider using Dutch-processed for added complexity.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
For the Chocolate Buttercream
  • 250 g Powdered Sugar
  • 50 ml Milk or Cream Adjust to desired consistency.
For Decorating
  • Edible Decorations (e.g., gold pearls, stars) Adds festive flair.

Equipment

  • Square baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, melt dark chocolate and butter in the microwave until smooth.
  3. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then whisk in the granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time and beat in vanilla extract.
  4. Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture and fold gently until combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges pull away slightly.
  6. Allow brownies to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk to make the buttercream.
  8. Pipe the chocolate buttercream over the cooled brownies, creating Christmas tree shapes.
  9. Decorate with edible decorations and serve on a festive platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These brownies are perfect for sharing during holiday gatherings and are easy to make with family.

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