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Easy Santa Hat Brownie Bites

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These festive Santa Hat Brownie Bites feature a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with fluffy whipped cream and juicy strawberries, making them the perfect adorable and delicious Christmas treat for parties, potlucks, or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 20–24 medium strawberries, hulled
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • white chocolate chips or mini marshmallows (optional, for decoration)
  • festive sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. In another bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir in mini chocolate chips if using.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full (roughly 1 tablespoon per cup). Smooth tops.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are set but centers are slightly soft. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
  7. Allow brownies to cool in pan for 5 minutes, then loosen edges and transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely (about 20 minutes).
  8. Wash and dry strawberries. Hull each one so the base is flat. Pat dry.
  9. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form (2-3 minutes).
  10. Pipe or spoon a circle of whipped cream onto each brownie bite. Place a strawberry on top, pointed end up. Pipe a small dot of cream onto the tip of each strawberry.
  11. Decorate with white chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, or festive sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Notes

For best results, chill your bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Dry strawberries thoroughly to prevent whipped cream from sliding. Brownie bases can be made ahead and decorated just before serving. Gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations are possible with simple swaps.

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