Description
Fudgy and dense homemade brownies made with semi-sweet chocolate and topped with a rich, creamy chocolate frosting. These Chocolate Frosted Christmas Brownies are perfect for holiday celebrations, featuring a moist texture and festive sprinkles to brighten any sweets table.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Frosting
- 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
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: Melt the 6 ounces of semi sweet chocolate together with 1 cup of unsalted butter until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the 2/3 cup flour, 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add the 3 room temperature eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, then slowly incorporate the melted chocolate and butter mixture, stirring until fully blended.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into a greased and lined baking pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter. Remove and let cool completely in the pan.
- Make the Chocolate Frosting: Using a mixer, beat 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups confectioners sugar and 1/3 cup cocoa powder, mixing well after each addition. Add 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the Brownies: Once brownies are completely cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the surface. Optionally, decorate with festive sprinkles for a holiday touch.
- Serve: Cut the frosted brownies into 16 equal squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated.
Notes
- These brownies are fudgy and dense with a rich chocolate flavor perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure the batter mixes evenly.
- Allow brownies to cool fully before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- Sprinkles are optional but add a fun and festive look for Christmas.
- Store brownies in an airtight container to keep them moist.
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
