Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- Red, green, and white candy melts (for decoration)
- Mini candy bows or holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar until smooth. Cool slightly before adding eggs and vanilla; whisk until thick and glossy.
- In another bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
- Melt candy melts in separate bowls, then drizzle over cooled brownies to resemble ribbons. Add mini bows or sprinkles as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg