Christmas Brownies
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- ¾ cup(s) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup(s) milk chocolate chips
- ¾ cup(s) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup(s) heavy cream
- ¾ cup(s) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon(s) salt
- ½ teaspoon(s) baking soda
- 12 Mint Cookie Milk Chocolate Truffles (We used Lindt brand.)
- Christmas themed sprinkles optional for garnish
- Powdered sugar optional for garnish
Instructions
- Unwrap 12 truffles and place them in a bowl for later.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease two 6-cavity muffin pans or one 12 cavity muffin pan. Set aside.
- Place the chocolate chips and butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 15 to 20 second at a time, stirring in between intervals, until the ingredients are melted and smooth.¾ cup(s) unsalted butter, ¾ cup(s) milk chocolate chips
- Add the eggs and sugar, and mix until fully combined.¾ cup(s) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs
- Pour in the heavy cream, and mix just until combined. Then sift the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking soda into the chocolate mixture. Mix until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated. Be sure not to overmix.¼ cup(s) heavy cream, ¾ cup(s) all-purpose flour, ¾ cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon(s) baking soda, ½ teaspoon(s) salt
- Bake the brownies for 15 to 18 minutes, remove from the oven, then immediately press a truffle into the center of each brownie.12 Mint Cookie Milk Chocolate Truffles
- Allow the brownies to cool for 10 to 15 minutes then sprinkle with your choice of Christmas themed sprinkles.
- When ready to serve, coat with a light dusting of powdered sugar and extra sprinkles. Enjoy the brownies slightly warm or at room temperature.
- See post for tips, FAQs, and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 brownie. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Recipe makes 12 to 15 brownies depending on the size of the muffin wells.
*Photos courtesy of The Kindred Whisk.
Nutrition Facts
Christmas Brownies
Serving Size
1 brownie
Amount per Serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
64
mg
21
%
Sodium
258
mg
11
%
Potassium
162
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
25
g
28
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
474
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
