Description
Deliciously rich and fudgy brownies topped with vibrant and colorful buttercream frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Food coloring (gel preferred)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk (or cream, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the unsalted butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Divide the frosting into bowls and mix in food coloring to create vibrant hues.
- Once the brownies are cool, frost them using the colorful buttercream.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days, or refrigerate for a longer lifespan. Can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brownies, festive, holidays, dessert, buttercream