Festive Christmas Brownies

Festive Christmas Brownies

60 mins
medium
12 servings

Indulge in these decadent Christmas brownies, topped with festive green icing. A perfect treat for the holiday season.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking pan
  • Double boiler
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Piping Bag

Ingredients

  • 200.00 gDark Chocolate(High cocoa content for intense flavor)
  • 30.00 gUnsweetened Cocoa Powder(For rich chocolate flavor)
  • 120.00 gDairy-Free Butter(Use a vegan butter alternative)
  • 150.00 gGranulated Sugar(Adjust to your sweetness preference)
  • 2.00 Eggs(Use large eggs)
  • 4.00 tbspStrong Coffee(Espresso or strong brewed coffee)
  • 150.00 gAll-Purpose Flour(Ensure it's gluten-free if needed)
  • 1.00 tspBaking Powder(For a light and airy texture)
  • 2.00 pinchesSalt(Enhances the flavors)
  • 100.00 gHazelnuts(Chopped for topping)
  • 280.00 gDairy-Free Icing Sugar(Use a vegan icing sugar alternative)
  • 2.00 dropsGreen Food Coloring(For festive green icing)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Melt chocolate and cocoa powder in a double boiler or microwave.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Cream together dairy-free butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in melted chocolate mixture and coffee.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

9

Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

10

Beat dairy-free butter until smooth. Gradually add icing sugar and green food coloring until desired shade is reached.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

11

Pipe the icing onto the cooled brownies.

Estimated time: 5 minutes