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Santa Hat Brownies

Festive Santa Hat Brownies That Will Wow Your Holiday Guests

Delightful Santa Hat Brownies combine rich chocolate with fresh strawberries for a festive treat perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 box Brownie mix Use your favorite brand for a rich, fudgy base.
  • 2 large Eggs Follow the mix directions for the correct amount.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Adds moisture; can substitute with melted butter.
For the Hats
  • 12 Fresh strawberries Serve as the perfect 'hats'.
For the Icing
  • 1 cup White icing Ideal for piping; can swap for buttercream or ganache.
  • 1 Piping bag Use for creating the brim; a plastic bag can substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • spatula
  • sharp knife
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan as per the brownie mix directions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, and oil, stirring until well blended. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  3. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  4. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  5. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to slice the brownies into squares or circles.
  6. Dab a small amount of white icing on each brownie center and place a fresh strawberry pointed side up on top.
  7. Using a piping bag filled with white icing, outline the base of each strawberry to create the hat's brim.
  8. Let the finished brownies rest for about 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the icing to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting to maintain their fudgy texture. Use firm, ripe strawberries for the best hats. Piping practice enhances presentation, and cleaning is easier by lining the pan with parchment paper before baking.

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