Christmas Tree Brownies Recipe
These Christmas tree brownies are a great way to get into the festive mood. They make a great gift.
Servings: 12 portions
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 175 g unsalted butter
- 325 g caster sugar
- 130 g plain flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of coffee melted in tablespoon of hot water optional
- icing sugar to decorate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170C (325F) Gas 3. This is based on fan oven, so if you have an electric one, just make the temperature slightly higher (about 180-190C)
- Chop or break your chocolate into small pieces. Put the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the base of the bowl touch the water). Leave until melted and smooth. Alternatively melt it slowly in the microwave.
- Remove from the heat and add sugar stirring well until incorporated.
- Add the flour and stir well.
- Stir in the eggs and mix until thick and smooth. Make sure the mixture is not too hot before adding the eggs, otherwise they can curdle.
- Add the coffee extract (if using).
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until flaky on the top but still soft in the centre. Be careful not to overbake it, otherwise the edges will become hard and crunchy.
- Leave to cool in the tin on a wire rack, before cutting into triangles, decorating with icing and peppermint candy canes or stripey drinking straws.
Notes
33x23x5cm baking tray lined with greaseproof paper
Makes about 12 portions
