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Christmas Present Brownie Bites – Easy Buttercream Bow Treats

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These festive brownie bites are rich, fudgy, and topped with vibrant buttercream bows, making them the perfect holiday treat for gifting, parties, or cozy family gatherings. Quick to make and irresistibly cute, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser all season long.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • Red and green gel food coloring
  • Sprinkles (optional)
  • Edible glitter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with mini paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until glossy.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually stir dry mixture into wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
  5. Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Tap pan gently to level tops.
  6. Bake for 13–16 minutes, until tops look set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let brownie bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For buttercream: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low. Add milk or cream and vanilla extract; whip until light and fluffy.
  9. Divide buttercream into bowls and tint with red and green gel food coloring.
  10. Transfer colored buttercream to piping bags fitted with star or ribbon tips. Pipe vertical and horizontal lines on each brownie bite to mimic ribbon, then add a bow on top.
  11. Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter if desired. Let set at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  12. Serve on a festive platter or store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and milk. Practice piping bows on parchment before decorating. Do not overbake; check at 13 minutes. Let brownies cool completely before decorating to prevent buttercream from melting. Store in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze undecorated bases for up to 1 month.

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