Present Christmas Brownies Recipe
A simple way to dress up a brownie mix for Christmas parties and more.
Servings: 9
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 box Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 eggs
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Room temperature, one stick
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
Additional Ingredients/Supplies
- 1/4 cup red melting wafers
- 1/4 cup green melting wafers
- Confetti sprinkles
- Red food gel
- Silicone ribbon mold
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line 9in x 9in baking dish with parchment paper. Make sure there is excess parchment paper hanging over the sides so you can easily lift the brownies out.
- In a large bowl combine brownie ingredients and mix to combine.
- Spread mixture into pan and bake for 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Transfer brownies to a rack and allow to cool (approximately 30 min).
- Meanwhile, place each color melting wafers in their own microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Place chocolate in silicone ribbon molds. Put in the refrigerator to cool for 5 minutes. After chocolate has set, remove from the mold.
- To make the frosting, add the butter to a large stand mixing bowl with whisk attachment. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Turning the speed to low, slowly add the powdered sugar until it’s fully incorporated.
- Add vanilla, cream and salt and mix on high for 2 minutes.
- Pause to scrape the sides of the bowl and mix for 1 additional minute on high speed. Transfer frosting to smaller bowl.
- After the brownies have cooled, cut them into 9 equal pieces. You will turn the brownies over to decorate the flat surface.
- Apply a base layer of frosting, decorate with red food gel, confetti sprinkles and chocolate ribbon.