Santa Hat Frosted Brownies
Santa Hat Frosted Brownies are the ultimate festive dessert, bringing together rich, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a playful frosting that mimics Santa’s iconic hat. These delightful treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’ll be the star of your dessert table this season!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- Mini marshmallows (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well.
- In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, and a pinch of salt. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
- While cooling, mix powdered sugar, milk, and red food coloring until smooth for your frosting.
- Once brownies are cool, spread the red frosting on top and decorate with mini marshmallows to resemble Santa hats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg