Description
A delightful and rich chocolate brownie topped with vibrant buttercream frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Food coloring (assorted colors)
- Flavor extracts (vanilla, peppermint, or almond)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs, whisking until combined. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture, then add the flour and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
- While the brownies cool, prepare the buttercream frosting by beating softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, followed by heavy cream and flavor extracts. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over cooled brownies and decorate with sprinkles as desired. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Ensure the butter for the frosting is softened, not melted, for the right texture. Avoid overbaking to keep brownies fudgy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, festive, holiday, chocolate, buttercream frosting