Create festive memories with these easy-to-make Christmas Tree Brownies, the perfect addition to your holiday celebrations this year! Not only are these treats delectable for the taste buds, but they are also so much fun to decorate together with your kids.
Why I Love Christmas Tree Brownies
- They’re Festive: Elevate your holiday joy with the delightful charm of these Christmas Tree Brownies! These treats aren’t just sweet; they’re a visual celebration that adds a touch of Christmas magic to your dessert table.
- Indulgent Chocolate Bliss: Wrap yourself in a world of rich, chocolatey goodness with these brownies. A delectable experience for the chocolate lovers, these treats combine flavor and festive flair for a delightful holiday indulgence.
- Family-Friendly Culinary Fun: Bring the family together for a delightful culinary adventure. From crafting the tree shapes to decorating with festive toppings, it’s a hands-on, family-friendly activity that creates lasting holiday memories!
How to Make Christmas Tree Brownies
The Ingredients
- All purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Kosher salt
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Large eggs
- Icing
- Green food coloring
- Holiday sprinkles
The Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating the oven to 325°F.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the first three dry ingredients and set the mixture aside.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Using a hand or standing mixer, blend the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.
4. Add the Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time until well combined. Gradually mix in the previously prepared dry ingredients until the mixture is fully combined.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into a greased and parchment-lined 9×13 baking dish. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the brownies are cooked through.
6. Cut Out Trees: After allowing the brownies to cool completely, use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out festive tree shapes. Start at the edges, cutting the shapes close together to maximize the number of trees.
7. Prepare Frosting: In a small bowl, mix green food coloring with icing. Transfer the colored icing into a plastic ziplock bag. Remove excess air, seal the bag, and push the icing into one corner. Carefully snip a small hole in the corner for precise decorating.
8. Decorate Trees: Create a zigzag pattern by piping the green icing across the tree-shaped brownies. Add festive sprinkles to complete the decoration. Serve and enjoy your delightful Christmas Tree Brownies!
Tips for Easy Christmas Tree Brownies
- Chilled Brownies Cut Cleaner: After baking, let the brownies cool completely before cutting out the Christmas tree shapes. Chilled brownies hold their shape better, ensuring clean and precise cuts with the cookie cutter.
- Precision in Piping: When decorating with icing, start with a small hole in the corner of the ziplock bag and test the flow on a plate before applying it to the brownies. This ensures better control over the icing, allowing you to create intricate and precise designs on each Christmas tree.
- Sprinkle Strategically: Add sprinkles right after piping the icing onto the brownies. This ensures that the sprinkles stick to the icing before it sets. Experiment with different sprinkle colors and shapes for added holiday cheer!
More Fun Holiday Recipes
- Sugar Cookie Trees
- No-Bake Reindeer Bites
- Holiday Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Bars
- Eggnog Sugar Cookies
- Santa Hats
These Christmas Tree Brownies aren’t just desserts; they’re little bites of joy and family fun! Whether you’re a baking whiz or just starting out, making these festive brownies is like adding a sprinkle of holiday magic to your traditions. Leave any questions in the comments and tag me on social media if you make these!
Images by Ivan Solis
Christmas Tree Brownies
Equipment
- hand mixer or stand up mixer
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 15 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
For Decorating:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- green food coloring (I use dye free if possible)
- holiday themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Mix the first 3 ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Using a hand mixer or standing mixer, combine the melted butter, sugar and vanilla.
- Add the eggs one at a time until combined, then slowly mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased and parchment lined 9×13 baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely, then cut out Christmas tree shapes using a cookie cutter. Note: Start on the edges and cut out the shapes close together so you can have as many trees as possible.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk to create frosting. Put half of the icing in a separate small bowl and add green food coloring. Transfer the icings into two separate plastic ziplock bags. Remove excess air, seal the bags, and push the icing into one corner. Carefully snip a small hole in the corner for precise decorating.
- Create a zigzag pattern by piping the green and white icings across the tree-shaped brownies. Add festive sprinkles immediately to complete the decoration. Serve and enjoy!
