21 December 2018

Christmas brownies ( Brownies de Navidad)







And finally here we are with Christmas just around the corner. I always feel that Christmas overcomes me but I love Christmas despite everything.

I made these brownies because I loved that they have Christmas spices so  smell wonderful.

Gingerbread men are edible,  and you can buy  them on Amazon. I find them cute :) and they give a Christmas touch.

There are still some recipes for Christmas and New Year, they will be for the next week.
Merry Christmas to everybody and have a wonderful time and  from my part a strong hug and thanks for the love and the affection.

Merry Christmas!!




Source : BBC.com food







Ingredients

30 ml brandy or rum
200 grams dried cranberries
300 grams dark chocolate broken into chunks
200 grams butter
4 free range eggs
300 grams light muscovado sugar or dark brown sugar
200 grams plain flour
1 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
icing sugar or chocolate icing to serve


Method

Preheat the oven to180°c/ 350 F and line a 30 x 29 cm (12x 8 inch) tin with baking parchment.

Gentlyy heat the brandy then add the cranberries and leave to soak while you prepare the brownies mix.

Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of simmering water orin the microwave.Stir gently until smooth then set aside to cool slightly.

In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
Whisk  the chocolate and butter mix into the eggs then gently fold in the flour, mixed spice, cranberries and brandy  until fully  incorporated.

Pour into the prepared tin, smooth the surface  then bake in the oven  for 20 to 25 minutes or until the brownis is firm to the touch.

Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then place  on a wire rack until cooled completely.

Once cool,cut into squares and dust the tops with icing sugar or chocolate icing.

Chocolate icing

150 grams plain chocolate
150 ml double cream 

Heat the chocolatre and cream in a saucepanover a low heat until the chocolate melts. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk the mixture until smooth, glossy and thickened . Set aside to cool until thick enough to spread over the brownies. 

Garnish with edible ginger man  or these   or some marzipan fruits.



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Brownies de Navidad

















77 comments:

  1. Thank YOU for all the afeection you share.
    My best wishes for Christmas and The New Year Gloria:)

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    1. Merci beaucoup dear Monique, My best whishes for Christmas for you and yours !! xo

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  2. Gloria, That is one very decadent brownie...so rich and it sounds so good too! Amazon in Chile...it never occurred to me that Chileans could or would order from Amazon. Shipping costs have to be high...unless Amazon has some kind of presence in country. In any case, thanks for the recipe and have a Very Merry Christmas! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  3. Thanks David , really usually I buy some stuff in Amazon in USA or UK when shipping isn't cost (and sometimes are free) Merry Christmas David for you , Laurie and yours, have a nice time !Take care!

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  4. I would love a HUGE slice :-) Yummy! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Gloria.

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  5. I must try this I have all the ingredients! Merry Chrismas.

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  6. Oh I definitely would love one right now and they look really pretty. Feliz Navidad Gloria!

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    1. Grazie Alida, Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  7. These look great, perfect for Christmas.
    Many thanks for sharing all of your wonderful recipe ideas.
    Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

    All the best Jan

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  8. Is sure cute for christmas indeed! Hope a great one is had at your feed.

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    1. Thanks Pat, I love cute things ! Merry Christmas, for you, yours and cats ! xo

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  9. These brownies look so festive and sound delicious! A perfect Christmas dessert!!

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  10. Very very good. Merry Christmas to you and yr family.

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  11. Grazie Edvige !tanti auguri anche te !
    Merry Christmas !

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  12. What festive Christmas brownies! So cute donned with the gingerbread cookies! Merry Christmas, Gloria! xoxo

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  13. Meravigliosi! Bellissimi con il biscottino come decorazione ^_^
    Buon Natale! Un bacio!

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  14. Those brownies look adorable and delicious. I love the gingerbread people on them.

    Merry Christmas!
    ~Jess

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  15. Tantissimi auguri anche a te Gloria, un abbraccio grande :)

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  16. Oh I just HAVE to try these, dearest Gloria...they look absolutely delicious!!
    Oh thank you so much for sharing...😊😊

    Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...with all my love and hugs xxx

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    1. Isnt cute ? Ygraine, I love them, Hope you get well soon dear Ygraine. Merry Christmas!

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  17. Che buoni !!!
    Tantissimi auguri di Buone Feste!!!

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  18. Grazie cara! Un abbraccio e Buon Natale!

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  19. Oh, they sound wonderful with the rum/brandy and dried cranberries! I love those cute little gingerbread decorations on top :) Very festive, Gloria! I know Christmas can be overwhelming with memories of loved ones and past Christmases with them. Wishing you a happy and very Merry Christmas, Gloria Dear! xoxo

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    1. Thanks Susan I love cranberries with rum !YesI remember a lot my mom. She loved Christmas !
      I whish for you a really merry and happy Christmas Susan . Hugs!

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  20. Rubo un momento a questa frenetica giornata per passare da te dolce amica virtuale e lasciarti i miei più affettuosi auguri per un sereno Natale colmo di gioia e di tanto buon cibo!
    Buon Natale a te e famiglia!
    Alice

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  21. superbe j'en prendrai bien une tranche
    joyeuses fêtes de fin d'année

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    1. Merci Beaucoup Fimere, Joyeuses Fetes mon cherie ! bises

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  22. So cute Gloria! Yes, I am a little overwhelmed right now too! But it should all come together soon. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!

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    1. You too Inger, I know we all work a lot for Christmas, I love but we finish tired !
      Merry Christmas for you and yours!

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  23. ah ma bellissimo!! e penso anche buonissimo!!
    tantissimi auguri di buon natale!

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  24. Your brownie recipe sounds delicious and I love how you decorated them with the cute gingerbread men. Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas Day.

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  25. Thanks Karehn ! Hope you have a wonderful and lovely Christmas !!! xoxox

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  26. Gorgeous. Merry Christmas! :-)

    Greetings from London.

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  27. Bellissima idea x la tavola delle feste! Buon Natale Gloria!

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  28. Your brownie is so sweetly decorated, dear Gloria, almost too pretty to eat. But maybe I could force myself, I love brownies ;-) I hope you all had a lovely Christmas day.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Thanks Amalia, yes I love these little gingermen ! Thanks for coming! hugs!

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  29. thank you for delicious recipe
    my warmest Christmas greetings ❤

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  30. These look good. I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas.

    www.thepulpitandthepen.com

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  31. Wonderful Gloria... I like it! Kisses.. and happy new year!

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    1. Grazie Anna Lisa, happy new year anche te ! xo

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  32. So delicious ! Joyeuses fêtes de fin d'année !
    Bises

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    1. Merci beaucoup Joyeuses de fin d anne!!bises !

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  33. Thay look delicious and the added alcohol can only improve them :-) Hope you had a good Christmas, Diane

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  34. Ce brownie doit être délicieux.
    Belles fêtes Gloria et à bientôt

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    1. Merci beaucoup Nadji ! bises e Belles fetes cherie

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  35. Carini e golosi... auguri di buon anno nuovo!

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  36. Dear Gloria, Such adorable brownies!
    Wishing you a beautiful and very blessed New Year. xo Catherine

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  37. Yes, I tend to be overwhelmed by Christmas though I love it too. What a great idea to add a touch of Christmas to Brownies!

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  38. Thanks Inger I love these little ginger man are cute and edible!

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