Description
These Chocolate Frosted Christmas Brownies are a festive treat featuring fudgy, dense brownies topped with a rich and creamy chocolate frosting, finished with optional colorful sprinkles. Perfect for holiday celebrations and sweet tables, they combine a deep chocolate flavor with a luscious texture everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Ingredients
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups granulated white sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Frosting Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the brown butter and chocolate: In a saucepan, melt the 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring frequently to create a nutty brown butter. Remove from heat and add the roughly chopped semi-sweet chocolate, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and eggs together until smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in the vanilla extract and the cooled chocolate brown butter mixture.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour and pinch of salt into the wet mixture. Gently fold together until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the brownies tender.
- Bake the brownies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×9 inch baking pan. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely: Allow the brownies to cool fully in the pan on a wire rack before frosting to ensure the frosting spreads smoothly and sets well.
- Prepare the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the 3/4 cup of softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and cocoa powder, beating to combine. Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and salt, continuing to beat until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Frost the brownies: Spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Decorate with festive sprinkles if desired for a holiday touch.
- Serve and enjoy: Cut into 16 squares and serve. These brownies are perfect for sharing at holiday parties or gifting loved ones.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
- Be careful not to overbake the brownies to keep them fudgy and moist.
- The frosting can be adjusted in consistency by adding more cream to loosen or more powdered sugar to thicken.
- Sprinkles add a festive appearance but are optional.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 91 mg
