Name: Fudgy Brownies with Festive Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for brownies); 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (for brownies); 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudginess); 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (for frosting); 4-5 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), sifted; 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting); Pinch of fine sea salt (for frosting); Gel food coloring (red, green, or desired festive colors); Red, green, and white candy melts (for decorating); Mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles (optional)

Description

These fudgy brownies are perfect for the holidays, topped with a festive buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for brownies)
1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (for brownies)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudginess)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (for frosting)
4–5 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), sifted
3–5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
Pinch of fine sea salt (for frosting)
Gel food coloring (red, green, or desired festive colors)
Red, green, and white candy melts (for decorating)
Mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven and prepare a baking pan.
In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in granulated sugar.
Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake.
Let cool before frosting.
For the buttercream, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar.
Add heavy cream and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
Color the frosting if desired and spread it over the cooled brownies.
Decorate with candy melts and sprinkles as desired.

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
Customize the frosting color to match your festive theme.
Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg