Description
Festive and fun Reindeer Brownies combine rich chocolate flavor with playful decorations, making them perfect for holiday gatherings and treats. Moist and fudgy brownies are enhanced with chocolate chips and topped with pretzels, candy googly eyes, and red M&Ms to resemble adorable reindeer faces.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- ½ cup neutral oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Decorations
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (for melting)
- 16 pretzels
- 16 candy googly eyes
- 8 red M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the neutral oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Then, beat in the eggs until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until just blended. Fold in the ½ cup of chocolate chips gently.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, checking to ensure they do not overcook to maintain a fudgy texture.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into 8 equal triangular pieces.
- Melt Chocolate and Decorate: Melt the 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips until smooth. Using a toothpick, apply melted chocolate to the back of pretzels, candy googly eyes, and red M&Ms. Attach these pieces onto the brownies to create reindeer faces with pretzel antlers, googly eyes, and red noses.
- Set and Serve: Let the decorations set by allowing the chocolate to harden. Serve and enjoy your festive Reindeer Brownies!
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs, not dry.
- You can substitute the neutral oil with melted butter for a richer taste.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For kids, supervise when using melted chocolate for decorating.
- Feel free to customize decorations with other candies or nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Reindeer Brownies, Holiday Brownies, Festive Dessert, Chocolate Brownies, Christmas Treats
