Description
These festive Brownie Christmas recipes combine rich chocolate with seasonal spices and ingredients to create decadent, fudgy brownies perfect for holiday celebrations. Easy to make and highly customizable, they bring warmth, joy, and unforgettable flavors to your table, ideal for gifting, parties, or cozy family desserts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- High-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate (6 oz)
- Unsalted butter (1/2 cup / 113g)
- Sugar (1 cup granulated, optional 1/4 cup brown sugar)
- Eggs (2 large, room temperature)
- All-purpose flour (3/4 cup / 95g)
- Salt (1/4 tsp)
Seasonal Spices and Mix-ins
- Cinnamon (1/2 tsp)
- Nutmeg (1/4 tsp)
- Optional peppermint extract or crushed candy canes (1/2 tsp or 1/4 cup crushed)
- Nuts (1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional)
- Dried cranberries or dried fruit (1/3 cup, optional)
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Crushed candy canes (for garnish)
- White chocolate drizzle (melted white chocolate, as desired)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave until smooth.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until creamy and pale. Slowly incorporate the melted chocolate and butter mixture, mixing until smooth and silky.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and any desired mix-ins like nuts or peppermint pieces. Take care not to overmix to keep the brownies tender.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Completely: Allow the brownies to cool fully in the pan before slicing to ensure clean cuts and maintain texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle crushed candy canes, or drizzle with melted white chocolate as desired for a festive finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
- Do not overbake; check early and remove when brownies are just set but still moist.
- Line your baking pan with parchment or foil for easy removal and clean slicing.
- Experiment with toppings such as sea salt flakes for a sweet-salty flavor contrast.
- Allow brownies to cool thoroughly before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: brownies, holiday dessert, Christmas brownies, fudgy brownies, festive brownies, gluten-free brownies, holiday baking
