Brownie Christmas Trees (spelt or regular flour)
These brownie Christmas trees are so easy to make and decorate. And how pretty do they look?
Let me tell you a secret: I use the same recipe for both my brownies and kladdkakor. The only difference between the two is how long they are baked. I like my brownies fudgy and not dry and dull. So, although my brownies do have a firmer texture compared to my super gooey kladdkakor, they are not really traditional brownies (as most of the world may recognise them, anyway).
These brownie Christmas trees are so freakin’ fudgy. They cut nicely into wedges but at the same time, are very dense, rich, moist (yes, I said the “m” word. Nothing else really fits), and delicious.
Not only are they easy to make but they are also a cinch to decorate. I bought ready made icing for these but in the past I have made my own royal icing (or used white chocolate). Decorate with whatever you fancy. And if your kids enjoy baking during the holidays, then this recipe is perfect to make with them.
If you liked this recipe, you might like my other festive treats:
White chocolate cheesecake with sugared cranberries
Gingerbread chocolate honeycomb
Spelt Brownie Christmas Trees
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 200g (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) butter (chopped)
- 100g (3½ oz) dark chocolate
- 100g (3½ oz) milk chocolate
- 100ml ( ¼ cup + 3 tbsp) brewed coffee (or milk)
- 3 eggs
- 120g (½ cup + 2 tbsp) brown sugar
- 120g (½ cup + 1 tbsp) white sugar
- 80g (⅔ cup) spelt flour (see notes)
- 30g (¼ cup) cocoa
Decoration (see note 2):
- 8 candy canes
- icing (make your own or use store bought)
- sprinkles or any other kind of decoration
Instructions
Brownies:
- Grease and line a 9" (23cm) springform pan.
- Pre-heat the oven to 175°C / 350℉.
- Add the butter and both chocolates to a pan and gently heat until everything has just melted.
- Add the brewed coffee, stir, and set to one side.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugars together.
- Pour in the melted chocolate/butter mixture and whisk quickly (just until combined).
- Sift the flour and cocoa together, and stir into the wet ingredients (again, just until everything has come together - don't over-mix).
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for around 25 minutes.
- When ready, the tops of the brownie will feel very firm but an inserted skewer will not be completely clean.
- When ready, remove from the oven. Wait ten minutes and then remove the springform sides, then allow to cool completely (you may also find an hour or two in the fridge will make it easier to slice).
Decoration:
- Slice into eight equal sized wedges (as you would a normal cake).
- Chop the bottoms off the candy canes and stick them into the long side of the wedges.
- Cover with whatever you are using to decorate. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use spelt or regular flour for this recipe (just use the same amount).
- I haven't been specific about decorations because you can use whatever you like. A drizzle of white chocolate or a layer or frosting both work well. Then, sprinkle any other decoration you'd like to make the Christmas trees nice and festive.