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Vegan Christmas Tree Brownies (Gluten-Free) Recipe

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Delight in these festive Vegan Christmas Tree Brownies that are both gluten-free and bursting with rich chocolate flavor. Moist, fudgy, and topped with vibrant green icing and fun sprinkles, these brownies are perfect for holiday celebrations or as a cheerful treat. Made with plant-based ingredients, they are suitable for vegans and those avoiding gluten.

Ingredients

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For the Brownies:

  • 200g dark chocolate, divided (150g melted, 50g chopped)
  • 240ml plant-based milk, warmed slightly
  • 75ml sunflower oil
  • 150g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 175g self-raising flour
  • 30g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp coffee (optional)
  • A pinch of salt

For the Decoration:

  • 90g dark chocolate
  • 50g icing sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp water
  • Green food gel or colouring
  • Sprinkles
  • Pretzel sticks

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Tin: Preheat your oven to 160°C Fan/180°C conventional. Line an 8-inch round baking tin with parchment paper ensuring the sides are fairly high to accommodate rising batter.
  2. Melt Chocolate: Melt 150g of the dark chocolate and let it cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, finely chop the remaining 50g of chocolate for folding later.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Warm the plant-based milk slightly, then combine it with sunflower oil, caster sugar, and vanilla essence in a small bowl.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together self-raising flour, cocoa powder, and coffee powder (if using). Add a pinch of salt for depth of flavor.
  5. Create Batter: Pour the melted chocolate and the milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Whisk thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, lump-free batter.
  6. Fold in Chopped Chocolate: Gently fold the chopped 50g chocolate into the batter for delightful chocolate bursts.
  7. Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared tin, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake for 30 minutes, covering loosely with foil if the top darkens too much. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until edges are set but the center remains slightly soft.
  8. Cool: Let the brownies cool in the tin for 10 minutes before lifting out to cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Slice into Triangles: Using a hot, sharp knife, cut the brownie into 8 triangles, reminiscent of Christmas tree shapes.
  10. Dip in Chocolate: Melt the remaining 90g dark chocolate and dip the top of each brownie triangle to coat. Place on a tray or plate and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes until set.
  11. Prepare Icing: Mix icing sugar with water and green food gel until you have a thick but pipeable frosting.
  12. Decorate Brownies: Pipe green frosting over each chocolate-covered triangle to create a tree effect. Decorate with sprinkles and add a pretzel stick at the bottom as a tree trunk.
  13. Set and Serve: Allow the icing to set before serving your festive vegan Christmas tree brownies. Enjoy!
  14. Storage: Store leftovers at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 5 days or freeze undecorated brownies for 1 month.

Notes

  • You can omit coffee powder if preferred; it enhances the chocolate flavor but is optional.
  • Ensure plant-based milk is only warmed slightly; hot milk might seize the chocolate.
  • Use a hot knife for clean slicing—dip the knife in hot water and wipe dry before each cut.
  • Decorate with your choice of sprinkles for a festive touch and pretzel sticks for an authentic ‘tree trunk’.
  • For best texture, do not overbake; brownies should be fudgy with a slightly soft center.
  • These brownies freeze best before decoration; add frosting and sprinkles after thawing.

Keywords: Vegan Christmas brownies, gluten-free brownies, holiday desserts, festive brownies, plant-based desserts, chocolate brownies, vegan baking

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