# What you 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 oz white chocolate, melted
09 - green gel food coloring
10 - 12 strawberries, hulled and dried
11 - assorted sprinkles and/or edible stars
12 - 12 small marshmallows, optional
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat 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 - Whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold gently until just combined.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the surface, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until set but fudgy. Cool completely in the pan.
06 - Slice cooled brownies into 12 equal squares.
07 - Tint melted white chocolate with green gel food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
08 - Optional: Place a marshmallow atop each brownie square. Position a strawberry, pointed side up, on each one to resemble a hat.
09 - Spoon or pipe the green chocolate over each strawberry to mimic a Christmas tree shape.
10 - Immediately decorate with sprinkles and/or edible stars. Let set at room temperature for 10 minutes or refrigerate briefly until chocolate hardens.
