Santa Hat Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 (17 oz. - 18.5 oz.) boxed brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box (minus oil)
- ¼ cup Duke's Mayonnaise (replaces oil called for in brownie mix)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 oz. unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp. Sauer's Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 20 strawberries, cleaned and tops removed
Preparation
Brownies:
1. Prepare the brownies according to the package instructions for a 13x9" pan, replacing the oil with the Duke's Mayonnaise. Cool and set aside.
Ganache:
1. Heat the heavy cream in the microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Add the chocolate chips to the bowl and whisk until smooth.
2. Pour the ganache over the brownies and allow to cool before cutting into 20 squares.
Frosting:
1. Using an electric mixer, combine the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in a large bowl. Gradually add the powdered sugar on low speed until it is combined.
2. Whip the frosting on high speed for 3-5 minutes.
3. Transfer the icing to a pastry bag fitted with a fluted tip.
Assemble:
1. Pipe a circle of frosting on each brownie.
2. Place a strawberry in the center of each frosting circle.
3. Pipe another dot on top of the strawberries.
1. Prepare the brownies according to the package instructions for a 13x9" pan, replacing the oil with the Duke's Mayonnaise. Cool and set aside.
Ganache:
1. Heat the heavy cream in the microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Add the chocolate chips to the bowl and whisk until smooth.
2. Pour the ganache over the brownies and allow to cool before cutting into 20 squares.
Frosting:
1. Using an electric mixer, combine the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in a large bowl. Gradually add the powdered sugar on low speed until it is combined.
2. Whip the frosting on high speed for 3-5 minutes.
3. Transfer the icing to a pastry bag fitted with a fluted tip.
Assemble:
1. Pipe a circle of frosting on each brownie.
2. Place a strawberry in the center of each frosting circle.
3. Pipe another dot on top of the strawberries.
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