Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
4 tbsp softened butter (for frosting)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 baking pan.
2. Melt butter and mix with sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
3. Add cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Mix until smooth.
4. Pour into pan and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
5. Beat frosting ingredients until creamy. Spread over brownies.
6. Decorate with sprinkles or candy canes.
7. Let set for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Can be frozen for up to 2 months individually wrapped.
Double the recipe for a 9×13 pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg