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Frosted Christmas Brownies

Frosted Christmas Brownies

Fudge brownies with a fluffy marshmallow frosting and festive sprinkles, made from a boxed mix for quick holiday baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 brownies
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter

  • 1 package Fudge Brownie Mix 18.3 oz
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil

Frosting

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 7 oz marshmallow cream about 1 jar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • sprinkles for topping

Instructions
 

Brownie Batter

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan. Line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, and ½ cup water until glossy and smooth.
  • Stir in the 18.3-ounce brownie mix until no dry streaks remain.
  • Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake 20–22 minutes or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes on a wire rack before frosting.

Frosting

  • In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter on medium speed for 1 minute until creamy.
  • Add 7 ounces marshmallow cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and combined.
  • Gradually add 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating after each addition. If frosting is too stiff, add up to 2 tablespoons milk.
  • Spread frosting over the warm brownies and top with sprinkles.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set the frosting, then cut into squares.

Notes

Allowing brownies to rest 10 minutes before frosting produced the ideal spreadable surface.
Extending bake time by 2 minutes gave crispier edges without drying the center.
Storing in the refrigerator for 5 days kept the frosting firm and the brownies fudgy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 21g
Keyword Brownies, Christmas, Frosted Christmas Brownies, frosting, Holiday
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