Christmas Tree Brownies
It was Christmas and my birthday, although
it was not December. As a young child my
mother asked me what kind of cake I would
like for my birthday. If my memory is correct,
I immediately explained that I wanted a
Christmas in July cake complete with Santa,
his sleigh, reindeer, and the North Pole.
She was unsure of whether the request could
be fulfilled, yet found a way to make it herself
or ordered it from the bakery down the
street.
On the day of my birthday the cake was placed
on the picnic table on the back patio. My eyes
filled with excitement. The party had not started
yet, so my cousin and I played in the backyard
until it was time. As all little kids find it
painful to wait, I maneuvered under the picnic
table and slyly swiped a dollop of frosting
(or two or three or four) from the edges of
the cake.
The Christmas tree brownies above
remind me of that birthday.
The folklore of the Christmas tree
dates back to the halcyon days of
the Renaissance in Germany. These
chocolate brownies continue the
celebration. Made with quality cocoa
and decorated with soft candy bulbs,
a gummy tree topper, and green
frosting created with a natural colorant
derived from edible plants. This brownie
recipe does not contain nuts. A great
way to celebrate the holiday all year.
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