Christmas Tree Brownies – I Heart Eating

How to make Christmas tree brownies

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325F. Parchment-line an 8×8-inch metal pan. Set aside.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugars, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly.

Step 3: Remove pan from heat.

Step 4: Whisk in 1 cup chocolate chips until melted and well-combined.

Step 5: Add eggs and vanilla. Whisk until well-combined.

Step 6: Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Whisk in just until combined. Don’t overmix.

Step 7: Stir in the remaining 1/3 cup chocolate chips.

Step 8: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing as needed.

Step 9: Bake for about 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few fudgy crumbs.

Step 10: Let the brownies cool to room temperature.

Step 11: Chill for 1 hour before cutting and decorating.

Step 12: Remove the brownies from the pan and cut into triangles. You should get three rows with 4 large triangles per row. You will also have some edges that make smaller trees. This will give you 12 large brownie trees.

Step 13: If you are using candy canes, unwrap each one and, with a knife, carefully cut 1.5 inch long pieces. Press the sharper ends of the candy cane into the bottom of the tree.