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Mini Christmas Brownies Recipe: Easy Festive Bows for Holidays

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These mini Christmas brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with festive icing bows, making them the perfect bite-sized treat for holiday gatherings. Quick to prepare and fun to decorate, they bring holiday cheer to any table.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 oz (60 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring (red, green, or festive colors)
  • Sprinkles, edible glitter, or crushed candy canes (optional for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a mini muffin or brownie pan with nonstick spray or line with baking cups.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and chopped chocolate. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add the melted chocolate-butter mixture and whisk until combined.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture. Whisk until thick and shiny.
  5. Sift flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin cavities, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until tops are crackly and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let brownies cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the icing. Divide and tint with gel food coloring.
  10. Pipe bows onto cooled brownies using a piping bag or zip-top bag.
  11. Decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or crushed candy canes if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free brownies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Dairy-free substitutions include coconut oil for butter and almond or oat milk for icing. Watch bake time closely—mini brownies bake fast. Decorate only after brownies are fully cool. Brownies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze undecorated brownies for longer storage and decorate after thawing.

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