Imagine biting into a rich, chocolatey brownie that looks like it's been kissed by a winter wonderland! These Snow Topped Swirled Holiday Brownie Bars are not just a dessert—they're a festive experience that will transform your holiday baking from ordinary to extraordinary. With their luxurious chocolate base, sparkling white chocolate chips, and a mesmerizing dusting of powdered sugar that mimics freshly fallen snow, these bars are guaranteed to be the star of any holiday gathering or sweet craving.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar until well combined and slightly smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to remove any lumps.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips into the brownie batter, reserving the remaining 1/2 cup for topping.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining white chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
- Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the brownies out of the pan and transfer to a cutting board.
- Dust the top generously with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve, creating a snow-like effect.
- Cut into 16 even squares, wiping the knife clean between cuts for neat edges.
- Serve and enjoy your Snow Topped Swirled Holiday Brownie Bars!
Tips
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration
- Don't overmix the batter—this keeps brownies fudgy and tender
- Use parchment paper overhang for easy brownie removal
- Let brownies cool completely before cutting for clean, sharp edges
- Sift powdered sugar for an even, delicate "snow" effect
- Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture and freshness
- For extra decadence, serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg
