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These Santa Hat Brownies are a simple and festive rich chocolate dessert the whole family will love!
Hey, guys! It’s Rebecca again from Sugar & Soul and I’m so excited to be back here for the holidays with this simple, yet insanely delicious, Santa inspired dessert! I’m pretty open about my brownie addiction, and I can’t help but continue to make them in new (and cute) ways!
There’s just something about fudgy brownies, it’s like rich, chocolate perfection in a bite. When you combine them with things like frosting, ice cream, and fruit, well, that’s where the real magic begins. That decadent brownie is enhanced by the creamy and tart flavors for a serious dance party you’ll definitely want to take part in!
These brownies combine two of those extras: frosting and strawberries. But they do it in the cutest of ways! I mean, come on, have you ever seen brownies this cute!? They’re so easy to make too and a fun dessert to whip up with the kids for a holiday movie night!
Can Strawberries be Left Out?
Strawberries will keep in the refrigerator for only about three to seven days; you can also freeze them for longer-term storage.
But leaving them out will only speed up their decay.
Are Strawberries a High Sugar Fruit?
Strawberries are a low sugar fruit.
In addition to being low in sugar, one cup of strawberries contains just over the daily recommended intake of vitamin C.
Why do Brownies Turn Out Cakey Instead of Fudgy?
Watch your baking time.
Over baked brownies tend to be more cakey.
A toothpick inserted near the center of the pan should come out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to the toothpick.
Cakey brownies have more flour and rely on baking powder for leavening.
Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones.
So add more fat; butter and chocolate.
Also, brown sugar adds moisture and will help make brownies fudgy.
Santa Hat Brownies
Santa Hat Brownies
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 Large Eggs
- ¾ Cup Light Brown Sugar
- ¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, divided
- 1/2 Cup Vanilla Frosting
- 9 Fresh Strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine flour, salt, and baking soda together in a small bowl and set aside.¾ Cup All-Purpose Flour, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, and oil for 2 MINUTES!2 Large Eggs, ¾ Cup Light Brown Sugar, ¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
- Whisk in water and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.2 Tablespoons Water, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Whisk in the dry ingredients.
- Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in microwave on 30-second intervals until melted, stirring in between, about 60 seconds.1 1/2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Whisk melted chocolate into the brownie batter until fully combined.
- Mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.1 1/2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Pour batter into baking pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a baking rack to cool.
- Cut into 9 brownies and pipe a circle of frosting (I used store-bought because you need so little) on each one, top with a strawberry that has had the stem sliced off, then pipe a little dollop of frosting on the point of the strawberry to complete the hat.1/2 Cup Vanilla Frosting, 9 Fresh Strawberries
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I love how fudgy and chocolatey these brownies look and how adorable and festive they are with the strawberry santa hats!
These brownies are so cute and festive (and look delicious, too)!