# What you'll need:
→ Brownie Base
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 oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave, then allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
04 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold into wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until set but fudgy. Cool completely in pan.
06 - Cut cooled brownies into 12 equal squares.
07 - Tint melted white chocolate with green gel food coloring in a small bowl.
08 - Place a marshmallow on each brownie square if using. Set a strawberry, pointed side up, on top of each marshmallow or brownie.
09 - Spoon or pipe green-tinted chocolate over each strawberry to resemble a Christmas tree. Immediately garnish with sprinkles and edible stars.
10 - Allow to set at room temperature for 10 minutes or refrigerate briefly until the chocolate hardens.
