Description
These Christmas Tree Brownie Cups are a festive and delicious treat perfect for the holiday season. Rich, chocolatey brownie cups topped with green frosting and colorful decorations, they are sure to bring joy to any celebration.
Ingredients
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Brownie Cups:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Decoration:
- Green frosting or tinted vanilla frosting
- Mini candy stars or sprinkles
- Mini candy canes (halved)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
- Mix the brownie batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until combined.
- Bake the brownie cups: Spoon the batter into the mini muffin cups and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until set. Let cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Decorate: Pipe green frosting on each brownie, decorate with candy stars or sprinkles, and insert a halved candy cane. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Store decorated brownie cups in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Chill the frosting slightly for easier piping.
- You can use boxed brownie mix for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
