Gift-Wrapped Brownies Recipe

Name: Gift-Wrapped Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup shortening; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup chopped nuts; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Red and green food coloring

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup shortening
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and green food coloring

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Line a 9-in. square baking pan with parchment paper, letting ends extend up sides.
2
Whisk together flour, salt and baking powder. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave shortening and chocolate on high until shortening is melted; stir until smooth. Whisk in sugar until blended. Whisk in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture and nuts.
3
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment paper, remove browneis; cut into 30 rectangles.
4
For frosting, mix confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla until smooth. Spread half of the frosting over brownies. Tint half of the remaining frosting red; tint remaining half green. Pipe onto brownies to resemble presents.

956

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Gift-Wrapped Brownies 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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