# Components:
→ Brownies
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Decoration
08 - 3.5 oz white chocolate, melted
09 - Green gel food coloring
10 - 12 strawberries, hulled, washed, and dried
11 - Assorted sprinkles and/or edible stars
12 - 12 small marshmallows (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave. Allow it to cool slightly.
03 - Whisk melted butter and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
04 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently mix until just combined.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until set but still fudgy. Cool completely in the pan.
06 - Cut cooled brownies into 12 even squares.
07 - Tint melted white chocolate with green gel food coloring in a small bowl.
08 - Place a marshmallow (if using) on each brownie square, then top with a strawberry, pointed side up.
09 - Spoon or pipe green tinted chocolate over each strawberry to mimic a Christmas tree. Garnish immediately with sprinkles or edible stars.
10 - Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for 10 minutes or chill briefly until firm.
