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“Gift Box” Brownies

Gift Box Brownies: Sweet Treats That Wow Every Celebration

Gift Box Brownies are delightful treats that transform classic brownies into festive delights, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 box Brownie mix Choose your favorite mix for a quick base
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Sugar Normal or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure vanilla is recommended
For the Royal Icing
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Creates icing's smooth consistency
  • 2 large Egg whites Use pasteurized for safety or meringue powder
  • 3 tablespoons Water Adjust until desired consistency
  • as needed Food coloring Personalize the icing for festive themes

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Mix brownie batter and pour into the pan.
  2. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  3. Once cooled, cut brownies into squares or desired shapes.
  4. Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, egg whites, and water until thick and smooth. Add food coloring as desired.
  5. Fill a piping bag with royal icing and pipe decorative shapes on top of each brownie.
  6. Let the decorated brownies set for 30 minutes to 1 hour until the icing hardens.
  7. Serve or package the brownies in treat boxes for gifting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow brownies to cool completely before icing to avoid smudging. Experiment with flavors by mixing brownie types for variety.

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