Christmas Tree Brownies for 15 Servings

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined, then beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
3. Fold in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder just until no streaks remain; do not overmix.
4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.
5. Allow brownies to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 90 minutes to firm up the fats for clean slicing.
6. Lift the brownie slab out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut the slab into rectangles, then slice those rectangles diagonally to create triangles.
7. Melt the green candy melts with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Pipe the icing onto the triangles and decorate with broken candy cane stems and sprinkles.