Christmas Brownies

Christmas brownies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. Here’s a recipe for making them:

Ingredients of Christmas Brownies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup red and green M&M candies

How to Make Christmas Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
3. Once melted, remove the butter from the heat and add the sugar, stirring until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
5. Add the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
6. Add the flour and stir until just combined.
7. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Sprinkle the M&M candies on top of the batter.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean.
11. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

Enjoy your delicious Christmas brownies!