Description
These delightful Tree Brownies are the perfect festive treat for any holiday occasion or cozy family movie night. Combining a rich, fudgy chocolate base with a charming, tree-shaped presentation, these brownies are incredibly easy to make. By cutting baked squares into triangles and decorating them with green icing and sprinkles, you can create show-stopping desserts that are as delicious as they are visually appealing. Ideal for bakers of all skill levels looking for a quick and impressive dessert.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Green icing for decoration
Sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the batter is glossy.
Fold in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
Once cool, cut the brownies into triangles to form the shape of trees.
Pipe green icing in a zigzag pattern over the triangles and decorate with sprinkles as ornaments.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week.
Clean Cuts: Chill the brownies in the fridge for an hour before slicing with a hot, clean knife for perfectly sharp edges.
Texture: Ensure you do not overbake the brownies to maintain their signature fudgy, soft texture.
Variation: Add 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the batter for a refreshing mint-chocolate flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg