Fudge Brownie Trees

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with foil.
2. 2
   Brush foil with 1 tablespoon melted butter; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, combine remaining melted butter and cocoa powder.
4. 4
   Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla into the cocoa mixture until well combined.
5. 5
   Stir flour and salt into cocoa mixture until thoroughly combined.
6. 6
   Spread mixture into prepared pan.
7. 7
   Bake brownies until a toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean, 35-40 minutes.
8. 8
   Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. 9
   Lift uncut bars from pan using foil and place on a flat work surface.
10. 10
    Using the tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut out tree shapes, inverting the cutter every other time to minimize waste.
11. 11
    Place melted chocolate into a reseable plastic bag; snip off 1 corner.
12. 12
    Pipe melted chocolate in a zigzag design on top of trees; top with christmas sprinkles.