# What You'll Need:
→ 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 ounces 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)
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave, then allow it to cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and gently fold the mixture until just combined.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until set but fudgy. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan.
06 - Once cooled, cut the brownies into 12 equal squares.
07 - Tint the melted white chocolate with green gel food coloring until uniform in color.
08 - Optionally place a marshmallow on each brownie square, then position a strawberry, pointed side up, on top to create the hat shape.
09 - Spoon or pipe the green-tinted chocolate over each strawberry to resemble a Christmas tree. Immediately garnish with sprinkles and edible stars.
10 - Allow decorations to set for 10 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until the chocolate hardens.
