Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Frosted Christmas Brownies. Made with rich, fudgy brownies and decorated with colorful red and green frosting, edible gold stars, and white pearl sprinkles, these brownies are perfect for Christmas parties or gifting. The brownie base is thick and moist, while the whimsical frosting adds a bright, joyful touch to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 2 boxes of brownie mix (or a double batch of homemade brownies)
- Spray oil for greasing pan
Frosting & Decoration
- White frosting, 1 to 3 jars (amount depends on desired 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 – 1M)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven according to the brownie box instructions. Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with spray oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix and Bake Brownies: Combine both boxes of brownie mix thoroughly (or prepare a double batch of homemade brownies) and pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. Bake according to the package instructions or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Note that baking time may be longer for a double batch.
- Cool and Cut Brownies: Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Remove from the springform pan and place on a cutting board. Cut the brownies into 8 triangle-shaped pieces for a festive tree look.
- Prepare Frosting Colors: In two separate small bowls, mix white frosting with red food coloring in one and green food coloring in the other. Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your preferred shade.
- Fill Icing Bags: Transfer the red frosting, green frosting, and remaining plain white frosting into individual icing bags fitted with large star 1M frosting tips for easy decorating.
- Decorate Brownies: Use the green frosting to pipe Christmas tree shapes on some brownies, then adorn them with white pearl sprinkles and edible gold stars to mimic ornaments. For Santa Claus hat brownies, use both green and white frosting to create festive designs.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange your decorated brownies on a platter and enjoy this festive treat with family and friends.
Notes
- You can use just one box or single batch for thinner brownies if you prefer.
- Double batches may require longer baking times than the package states.
- Adjust frosting amount based on how thick you want the decorative layer and desired color intensity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximate)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
