CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES

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My son, Jeremy, is 36 but acts as if he's 5 when he sees these brownies-I've been making them for more than 30 years! My daughter, Jayme, and my four grandchildren love them, too. If you're short on time, a boxed mix works just fine. -Jeannine Schneider, Fremont, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1 tree.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Green paste food coloring, optional
Assorted nonpareils

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and salt. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing well., Spread into prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until brownie begins to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Lifting with foil, remove brownie from pan. Cut brownie to form a tree (save trimmings for another use). If desired, tint frosting green. Frost tree; decorate as desired. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Natalie Margaret
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These brownies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


joly begom
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I had some trouble getting the brownies to come out of the pan, but they were still delicious.


Sajel Ahmed
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These brownies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Md Sanaul Islam
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I love these brownies! They are so festive and delicious. I will definitely be making them again next year.


moyna Bagum
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These brownies were a great success! They were easy to make and they looked so festive. My family loved them.


Queanna Fowler
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These brownies were delicious! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the tree shape was perfect for Christmas. I will definitely be making these again.


Santiago Olivares
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I was looking for a festive Christmas dessert and these brownies fit the bill perfectly! They were easy to make and they looked so cute. My guests loved them!


Neli Mkhize
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These brownies were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I love the festive tree shape and the chocolate flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these brownies again.


Christopher Wisdom
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I made these brownies for my family and they were a big hit! The kids loved the festive tree shape and the adults loved the rich chocolate flavor. I will definitely be making these brownies again.


Tracy Christine
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These brownies were a huge hit at our Christmas party! They were so festive and delicious, and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.