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Santa Hat Brownies with Strawberries Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 treats 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delightfully festive Santa Hat Brownies featuring rich, fudgy brownies topped with fluffy homemade frosting and fresh strawberries, perfectly styled to look like Santa hats. These easy-to-make treats are ideal for holiday parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Brownies

  • 12 brownies
  • 12 fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp half and half
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Arrange Brownies: Place all 12 brownies in a single layer on a tray or platter to prepare for frosting and decorating.
  2. Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, half and half, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture for 2 minutes or until it becomes fluffy and smooth.
  3. Fill Piping Bag: Transfer the frosting into a piping bag, or alternatively, use a Ziploc bag with a corner snipped off to pipe the frosting easily.
  4. Decorate Brownies: Pipe a swirl of frosting on top of each brownie to create the base of the Santa hat.
  5. Add Strawberry Hats: Place a fresh strawberry, cut side down, on top of each frosted brownie, resembling the hat’s main body.
  6. Finish with Frosting Pom-Poms: Add a small dot of frosting at the tip of each strawberry to mimic the fluffy pom-pom on Santa’s hat.
  7. Chill: Refrigerate the decorated brownies until ready to serve, allowing the frosting to set.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries that are firm to ensure they hold their shape on top of the brownies.
  • You can substitute half and half with heavy cream or whole milk for a different frosting texture.
  • Ensure the butter is properly softened to achieve a smooth, creamy frosting.
  • For a festive twist, add a pinch of cinnamon or peppermint extract to the frosting.
  • These brownies are best served chilled but can be brought to room temperature before serving for a softer texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie with frosting and strawberry
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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