Fudge Brownie Trees Recipe

Name: Fudge Brownie Trees
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups butter, melted, plus; 1 tablespoon butter, melted, divided; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 ¼ cups sugar; 5 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ½ cup melted chocolate chips; christmas candy sprinkles

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 325F Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with foil.
2
Brush foil with 1 tablespoon melted butter; set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine remaining melted butter and cocoa powder.
4
Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla into the cocoa mixture until well combined.
5
Stir flour and salt into cocoa mixture until thoroughly combined.
6
Spread mixture into prepared pan.
7
Bake brownies until a toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean, 35-40 minutes.
8
Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
9
Lift uncut bars from pan using foil and place on a flat work surface.
10
Using the tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut out tree shapes, inverting the cutter every other time to minimize waste.
11
Place melted chocolate into a reseable plastic bag; snip off 1 corner.
12
Pipe melted chocolate in a zigzag design on top of trees; top with christmas sprinkles.

1534

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups butter, melted, plus, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, divided, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 ¼ cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Fudge Brownie Trees falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Fudge Brownie Trees

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Variations & substitutions

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