Santa Hat Brownie Bites (Printable)

Mini brownies crowned with strawberries and cream, making a playful dessert for festive occasions.

# Components:

→ Brownie Batter

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ Topping

09 - 12 medium strawberries, hulled and halved
10 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
11 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
03 - Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
04 - Fill each mini muffin cup two-thirds full with brownie batter.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
06 - While brownies cool, thoroughly wash and hull strawberries, then trim the base flat to ensure stability when placed upright.
07 - In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
08 - Pipe a ring of whipped cream around the top edge of each brownie bite. Position a strawberry half, cut side down, on each brownie; pipe a small dollop of whipped cream on the strawberry tip to complete the hat.
09 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy kid-friendly decorating project
  • Uses everyday pantry ingredients
  • Ready in under one hour
  • Perfect balance of fudgy brownie and light cream
  • Always a crowd-pleaser at holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Festive showstopper with minimal effort
  • Vegetarian and a delight for all ages
  • Brownies can be made in advance to save time
  • Packed with classic holiday flavors
03 -
  • Always chill the bowl and beaters before whipping cream for the highest peaks.
  • Trim strawberries evenly so they sit flat and stable on each brownie bite.
  • For extra flavor dust a bit of cocoa powder over the finished tray or add a drop of peppermint extract to your whipped cream.

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