Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these irresistible Festive Frosted Christmas Brownies. Rich and fudgy, these delightful brownies are topped with a creamy peppermint frosting that perfectly embodies the holiday season. Adorned with vibrant red and green sprinkles and crushed candy canes, they make a stunning centerpiece for any dessert table or holiday gathering. Easy to prepare and deliciously decadent, these brownies are sure to impress your family and friends—perfect for parties, gift-giving, or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- A few drops of red food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles (red and green)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar. Add heavy cream and peppermint extract; beat until fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies and top with crushed candy canes and sprinkles. Slice into squares before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg