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Chewy Christmas tree brownies whip up in minutes and are perfectly delightful to decorate for kids of all ages.

Christmas Oreos and Christmas Sugar Cookies are sure to add a festive touch to your holiday table, along with these simple and cute Christmas tree brownies.

Decorated Christmas tree brownies decorated with green frosting.

We Love Christmas Baking!!

When it’s Christmas time – let the baking begin! We love making festive treats this time of year, so that’s exactly what we did. We made some Brownies and turned them into the cutest Christmas tree brownies.

Why we love them:

  • Quick. Because we use a box mix to make these Christmas brownies they are quick!
  • Easy. The kids love helping with this recipe and it’s perfect for a warm family night in!
  • Flavor. If you love fudgy brownies then you need to try this recipe.
Mixing brownie batter in a white bowl.

Ingredients

  • box brownie mix – The ingredients listed on the box typically include water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Or use a favorite Fudgy Brownie or Homemade brownie recipe 
  • vanilla frosting – or make homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting mixed with food coloring.
  • green food coloring
  • sprinkles
  • candy canes – or straight peppermint sticks.
Cut brownies next to green frosting and candy for decorating.

Just Bake + Decorate!

  1. PREP. Line a 9×9 brownie pan with foil then coat with cooking spray.
  2. BROWNIES. In a large bowl, prepare the brownie mix as directed on the box, pour batter into prepared pan and bake as directed. Cool then remove from pan.
  3. SHAPE + DECORATE! Cut into three equal strips and then cut triangles.
    • Cut candy canes into about 2″ pieces and place in the end of the triangle brownie.
    • Mix ยฝ can of frosting with green food coloring (about 20-25 drops of green food coloring).
    • Place in a small baggie and snip end. Ice on brownies as shown. Sprinkle as desired.
Brownies cut into triangles with candy canes for decorating.

Recipe Tips

  • Candy cane stump. Break the hook off the top of each candy cane and insert the straight long pieces to make the tree stumps.
  • Piping. Use a piping bag to apply the frosting. The different tips will allow you to control the thickness and shape.
    • If you donโ€™t have a piping set you can use a Ziploc bag. Simply add the frosting to the bag and twist the top. Snip one corner according to the size you want the frosting to be and decorate away. 
  • Mix-ins. Add extra mix-ins to the brownie layer if you wish such as chopped nuts or chocolate chips.ย 
  • Clean cuts. The cleanest way to cut each tree shape is to use a plastic knife. It will slice right through the brownies like butter. Be sure the brownies are warm but not hot or the heat will begin melting the knife.
Triangle brownie with a bag of green frosting and Christmas sprinkles.

Variations

This holiday dessert is perfect for cookie exchanges! Decorate them in a variety of ways to make them even more fun.

  • Top with colored M&M’s or Skittles.
  • Sprinkle on crushed candy canes.
  • Use spiced red hots.
  • Decorate with colored sprinkles or nonpareils.
  • Pipe on mint-flavored frosting.
Christmas tree brownies decorated with green frosting and sprinkles.

Storing Info

  • Make ahead of time. Make this Christmas brownie recipe a day ahead of time, but keep them covered until you are ready to cut and add the decorations.
  • STORE decorated brownies in an airtight container after allowing the frosting to set. Theyโ€™ll last for 2-3 days at room temperature.
  • FREEZE brownies by placing each tree in a fold top sandwich bag and then putting them all in a freezer Ziploc. They’ll last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Christmas tree brownies cut and decorated.

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5 from 32 votes

Christmas Tree Brownies

By: Lil’ Luna
Our festive Christmas tree brownies start with a box mix and whip up in minutes – easy decorating fun for kids of all ages!!
Servings: 12
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 (18.3-ounce) box brownie mix
  • 1 (16-ounce) container vanilla frosting
  • green food coloring
  • sprinkles and red hots
  • 6 candy canes
  • 12 red hot candies

Instructions 

  • Line a 9×9 brownie pan with foil then coat with vegetable spray.
  • In a large bowl, prepare the brownie mix as directed on the box and bake as directed for a 9×9-inch pan.
  • Remove from oven, let cool completely, and then lift out.
  • Cut into three equal strips and then cut each strip into 4 triangles.
  • Cut candy canes into about 2-inch pieces and place them in the end of a triangle brownie.
  • Mix ยฝ can of frosting with green food coloring (about 20-25 drops).
  • Place frosting in a small baggie and snip the end. Starting at the top of the brownie triangle, pipe on frosting garland moving from side to side as you work down to the bottom.
  • Sprinkle as desired and top with a red hot candy.

Video

Notes

Brownie box ingredients are typically water, vegetable oil, and large eggs.
Prep ahead of time.ย Bake the brownies the day before, cool, and cover until ready to decorate the trees.
Store. Allow decorated brownies to set. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature or in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 12g, Calories: 375kcal, Carbohydrates: 66g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 195mg, Potassium: 13mg, Sugar: 51g, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and Iโ€™m the mom of SIX stinkinโ€™ cute kids and the wife to my smokinโ€™ hot hubby, Lo. My momโ€™s maiden name is Luna, and Iโ€™m one of the many crafty โ€œLilโ€™ Lunasโ€ in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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31 Comments

  1. Melanie says:

    This recipe looks very fun and festive!
    But watching the video and then reading instructions, I realize that the cutting instructions don’t match up. I wish you would do a new video with correct cutting instructions.

  2. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    These brownie Christmas trees are so cute and very festive! Fun to make with the kids.

  3. Joy says:

    5 stars
    These brownies are delicious & festive!! Love that you can hold them by the peppermint stick.

  4. Bobbiejo Patten says:

    5 stars
    Wow what a great recipe for Christmas Tree Brownies! So easy to follow and well explained. My daughter loves brownies so this was so exciting for me to find here.

  5. Allyssa says:

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing christmas tree brownies recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

  6. Catherine Olsen says:

    5 stars
    So cute and easy!