Christmas Reindeer Brownies Recipe
These festive Christmas reindeer brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with charming reindeer decorations made from pretzels, red Smarties, and icing eyes. Perfect for holiday gatherings and satisfying your sweet tooth with a fun seasonal twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 15-20 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brownie Base
- 275 g (1 1/3 cup) butter, softened
- 375 g (1 1/3 cup) caster sugar
- 4 eggs
- 75 g (½ cup) cocoa powder
- 100 g (¾ cup) self-raising flour
- 100 g (2/3 cup) chocolate chips
Decoration
- 30 icing eyes
- 15 red Smarties
- 30 small pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan / 375°F) and grease and line a 30×23 cm baking tin with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Measure Ingredients: Gather all the brownie ingredients carefully to ensure accurate measurements for the perfect texture.
- Mix Ingredients: Add all brownie ingredients to a large mixing bowl or a freestanding mixer bowl, one by one.
- Combine Batter: Use a hand mixer, wooden spoon, or the paddle attachment of your freestanding mixer to mix the ingredients until fully combined into a smooth batter.
- Transfer to Tin: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking tin. Use a spatula to spread and level the batter evenly into the corners.
- Bake Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. If the top starts browning too quickly, cover with foil for the last 10-15 minutes to prevent burning.
- Check Doneness: The brownies are ready when they have formed a crust on top and a skewer inserted in the center comes out relatively clean. A few moist crumbs are fine if you prefer fudgier brownies.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the tin. Once cooled, remove and cut into 15-20 squares depending on your desired size.
- Decorate Reindeer: Push one small pretzel into each side of a brownie square for the ears. Use a small dab of melted chocolate or icing to stick on the icing eyes and a red Smartie for the nose on each brownie, creating cute reindeer faces.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for better mixing.
- If you prefer a sweeter or more intense chocolate flavor, you can add extra chocolate chips or use bittersweet cocoa powder.
- For easier decoration, melt a small amount of chocolate in the microwave to use as edible glue.
- Brownie doneness can vary by oven; start checking at 35 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Christmas brownies, reindeer brownies, holiday dessert, festive brownies, chocolate brownies, holiday treats
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