Description
Delightfully rich Rendier Hazelnoot Brownies feature a deep chocolate flavor with a nutty crunch from hazelnuts. These festive brownies are decorated to resemble reindeer, making them a perfect holiday treat that combines a fudgy texture with playful candy decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 60 g butter
- 1 tbsp syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sugars & Chocolate
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 75 g dark brown sugar
- 125 g dark chocolate
- 30 g milk chocolate (for decoration)
Dry Ingredients
- 100 g flour
- 20 g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
Add-ins & Decorations
- 100 g hazelnuts
- Sugar eyes
- Red M&M’s
- Pretzels (for antlers)
Instructions
- Melt and Combine Wet Ingredients: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter along with the granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, dark chocolate, and syrup. Stir frequently until all ingredients are fully combined and smooth. Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Beat Eggs and Mix: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes fluffy. Gradually add the cooled chocolate mixture while mixing on low speed until the batter is smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Nuts: Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder to the batter. Mix on low speed until just incorporated. Gently fold in the hazelnuts ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Prepare for Baking: Line a 20×20 cm baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the brownie batter into the pan and spread it evenly across the surface.
- Bake: Place the pan in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) and bake for 25 minutes. The top should be dry while the inside remains soft and fudgy. Once done, let the brownies cool completely within the pan before slicing.
- Decorate: Melt the milk chocolate gently and use it as an adhesive to attach the decoration pieces. Place red M&M’s as noses, sugar eyes for the eyes, and pretzels to create antlers, turning each brownie slice into a whimsical reindeer.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate mixture cools slightly before mixing with eggs to prevent cooking the eggs.
- Do not overbake to keep the brownies moist inside.
- Use good quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Decorations are customizable; feel free to swap candies based on preference.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before decorating to prevent melting the candy features.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
