Description
Delightfully festive Reindeer Brownies that combine rich, fudgy chocolate with whimsical decorations for a fun holiday treat. These easy-to-make brownies feature a moist texture baked to perfection and decorated with candy eyes, red M&M’s for the nose, pretzel twists as antlers, and chocolate cookie icing accents to create charming reindeer faces.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
Decorations
- Edible Candy Eyes
- Red M&M’s (for the nose)
- Chocolate Cookie Icing
- Pretzel Twists (broken into pieces for antlers)
Instructions
- Mix Oil and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 1 cup sugar until well blended to create the brownie base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring just until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup flour until evenly mixed.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the oil and sugar mixture until fully incorporated, forming the brownie batter.
- Pour Batter into Dish: Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish filling it about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Brownies: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating they are done.
- Add Pretzel Antlers: While the brownies are still warm, poke broken pretzel twists gently into the top sides of each brownie to create the antlers.
- Decorate Faces: Place edible candy eyes on each brownie and add a red M&M for the nose. Use a small dot of chocolate cookie icing to secure the eyes and nose as needed and add any additional decorative touches.
Notes
- For best results, avoid overmixing the batter to keep brownies tender.
- Use fresh candy eyes and M&M’s for vivid colors and a fun presentation.
- You can substitute pretzels with small cookie sticks if desired.
- Chocolate cookie icing helps decorations stay securely in place, especially for gifting or transport.
- Allow brownies to cool slightly before serving to enhance the flavor and texture.
