Ingredients
For the Brownie Cookies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For Decorating:
White icing (store-bought or homemade)
Holiday-themed sprinkles
Edible glitter or colored sugar
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheets:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Melt Butter & Chocolate:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Make Cookie Dough:
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Bake the Cookies:
Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft.
Cool the Cookies:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate the Cookies:
Once cooled, decorate the cookies with white icing, holiday-themed sprinkles, and edible glitter or colored sugar to mimic the festive look from the image.
Serve & Enjoy:
Serve these festive brownie cookies as a delightful holiday treat!
These Christmas Brownie Cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special treat during the festive season. The decoration part is especially fun for kids and helps bring out the holiday spirit!