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Christmas Present Brownies – Fudgy, Festive & Fun to Decorate

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Fudgy chocolate brownies cut into neat squares and decorated like holiday gift boxes — a festive, delicious treat perfect for Christmas parties or gifting.

Ingredients

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Brownies:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar (optional)

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Decorations:

  • 1 cup buttercream or vanilla frosting

  • Red, green, and gold food coloring

  • Licorice strips, mini M&Ms, sprinkles

  • Piping bags or zip bags

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.

  2. Melt butter and ½ cup chocolate chips. Cool slightly.

  3. Whisk in sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, and salt.

  4. Fold in optional chocolate chips. Spread batter in pan.

  5. Bake 28–32 minutes. Cool completely.

  6. Cut into squares. Tint frosting and decorate like wrapped gifts.

Notes

  • Let brownies cool before decorating.

  • Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate.

  • Great for holiday cookie boxes or kid-friendly baking projects.

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