1. Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Make the brownie batter:
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Combine dry ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. The batter should be thick.

4. Bake the brownies:
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (it’s okay if a few crumbs stick). Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.

5. Make the whipped cream:
While the brownies cool, make the whipped cream. In a mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.

6. Assemble the Santa's Hat:
Once the brownies are completely cool, top each brownie square with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Place a strawberry on top of the whipped cream, with the flat cut side down, to resemble the “red hat” of Santa. The whipped cream acts as the “fur” of the hat, and the strawberry is the "red hat."

7. Serve and enjoy:
Serve these festive Santa's Hat Brownies immediately, or refrigerate them for a few hours before serving. They’re perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or as a fun treat for kids!

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