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- Let me share these adorable reindeer brownies that'll make everyone smile! They're the perfect holiday project to do with kids combining fudgy brownies with fun decorations to create little Rudolph faces. I started making these with my kids and now they're our most requested Christmas treat!
Let's Get Started
- Super Easy
- Use your favorite box mix save time for decorating!
- Fun For Everyone
- Kids love helping place the eyes antlers and red noses.
- Perfect For Gifting
- Package them up make someone's day extra special.
Round Up These Ingredients
- • Box Mix: 1 brownie mix plus called-for eggs oil water
- • Salty Pretzels: 48 mini twists for antlers
- • Sweet M&Ms: 24 red ones for noses
- • Candy Eyes: 48 pieces for faces
- • Melting Chocolate: 1 cup for sticking decorations
- • Optional Mix-ins: Nuts chocolate chips if desired
- • Special Tools: 2.5-inch triangle cutter or sharp knife
- • Gift Supplies: Festive boxes tissue paper for packaging
Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare Your Kitchen
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and gather all your ingredients. Grease two 9-inch round pans with butter and line them with parchment paper. Having everything ready makes this easy recipe flow smoothly.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl whisk together your flour cocoa powder baking soda baking powder and salt until well combined. This simple step ensures no lumps in your homemade cake.
- Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl mix your eggs vegetable oil buttermilk and vanilla until smooth. This easy mixture is the key to a super moist cake.
- Create the Perfect Batter
- Slowly pour your wet ingredients into the dry while mixing gently. Once combined add hot coffee and stir until you have a silky smooth batter. Don't worry if it seems thin this easy batter bakes up perfectly.
- Bake with Care
- Pour your batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Your homemade cakes are done when a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Make the Buttercream
- While the cakes cool whip softened butter until fluffy then gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla and heavy cream until you have a smooth spreadable frosting perfect for this easy recipe.
- Assemble with Love
- Once the cakes are completely cool place one layer on your serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting then top with the second cake. Cover the entire cake with remaining frosting working in smooth strokes.
- Final Touches
- Press chocolate chips around the sides and sprinkle some on top for that triple chocolate effect. Chill your homemade creation for 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving.
Make Them Perfect
- Size Matters
- About 2.5 inch cutter makes perfect faces from one pan.
- Patient Chocolate
- Melt slow and steady prevents burning keeps it workable.
- Cool It Down
- Let brownies cool completely makes cutting way easier.
Mix It Up
- Switch The Antlers
- Try mini candy canes instead of pretzels super festive!
- Add Some Frost
- Layer chocolate frosting underneath makes them extra rich.
- Make Them Yours
- Add nuts chocolate chips to brownies try different shapes.
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Party Time
- Set Up A Station
- Let everyone decorate their own makes great memories!
- Display With Style
- Arrange on festive platters or pack in gift boxes.
- Watch Them Smile
- These little reindeers bring so much joy to holiday parties!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use homemade brownies?
Yes, any brownie recipe works.
- → Why heart shape?
When turned upside down, looks like reindeer face.
- → How long do they keep?
4-5 days in airtight container.
- → Can I make ahead?
Bake ahead but decorate close to serving.
- → Can I freeze them?
Freeze undecorated brownies only.