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Christmas Tree Brownies with Festive Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-45 minutes (depending on batch size)
  • Total Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 large brownie triangles
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Frosted Christmas Brownies are a festive and delicious holiday treat featuring rich, thick brownies decorated with colorful red and green frostings, edible gold stars, and white pearl sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or gifts, these brownies combine classic chocolatey goodness with cheerful seasonal decorations for a delightful twist on a favorite dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Brownies

  • 2 Boxes of Brownie Mix, or a double batch of homemade brownies
  • Spray oil for greasing the pan

Frosting & Decorations

  • White Frosting, 1-3 jars (amount depends on desired coverage and thickness)
  • Edible Gel Food Coloring (red and green, or alternative no artificial dye food coloring)
  • Edible Gold Stars
  • White Pearl Sprinkles
  • Icing Bags
  • Frosting Tips (large star tip, such as 1M)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven according to the brownie box instructions and spray a 9-inch springform pan lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix and Bake Brownies: Prepare the brownie batter by mixing both boxes according to the instructions or bake a double batch of homemade brownies. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and bake as directed on the package or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Note that baking time may be longer due to the double batch.
  3. Cool and Cut Brownies: Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely. Then carefully remove them from the springform pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut the brownies into 8 triangular slices.
  4. Prepare Colored Frostings: In separate small bowls, divide the white frosting. Mix red gel food coloring into one bowl and green gel food coloring into another, adjusting the shade to your preference. Leave one bowl with plain white frosting for decorating.
  5. Fill Icing Bags: Place each colored frosting into individual icing bags fitted with a large star tip (such as tip 1M) for easy decorating.
  6. Decorate Brownies: Frost the brownie triangles creatively—use green frosting and white pearl sprinkles to create Christmas tree brownies, adding edible gold stars as ornaments. For Santa Claus hat brownies, use red and white frostings. Decorate according to your festive imagination.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the decorated brownies on a platter, serve, and enjoy these festive treats with family and friends.

Notes

  • You can use just one box or batch of brownies, but two boxes yield extra thick brownies.
  • Baking a double batch may extend baking time beyond package instructions, so check doneness with a toothpick test.
  • Frosting quantity depends on how thick and vividly colored you want your frostings to be.
  • Use gel food coloring for the best vibrant color without thinning the frosting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie triangle (approximately 1/8 of batch)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Find it online: https://grannyeats.com/christmas-tree-brownies-with-festive-frosting-recipe/