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Our festive brownie Christmas trees start with a box mix and whip up in minutes – easy decorating fun for kids of all ages!!
A Festive Favorite!
We LOVE to be in the kitchen spending time together, especially during the holidays (and ESPECIALLY at Christmas time. We love transforming treats into something festive – like with our Brownie Christmas Trees!!
Starting with an easy brownie mix makes them a breeze. Then simply cut the brownies into triangles and get decorating – our favorite part!!
We love making these for cookie plates or parties along with other festive goodies like Peppermint Meltaways, Christmas Cookies, and Christmas Sugar Cookies.
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Bring the Christmas spirit. These cute little trees are sure to add a festive touch to your holiday table.
- Simple and fun. The kids love helping with this recipe and it’s perfect for a warm family night in!
- Get creative. Add a frosting star, or change up the sprinkles – have fun creating!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 35 minutes
- 1 (18.3-ounce) 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.
- 1 (16-ounce) container vanilla frosting – or Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- green food coloring
- sprinkles – Round sprinkles resemble ornaments, but other holiday sprinkles can be used.
- candy canes – or straight peppermint sticks, or pretzel sticks
- 12 red hot candies – or M&M’s
How to Make Brownie Christmas Trees
- PREP. Preheat the oven to the temperature listed for a 9×9 pan. Line a 9×9 metal pan with foil then coat with cooking spray.
- BROWNIES. In a large bowl, prepare the 18.3-ounce brownie mix as directed on the box, pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, and bake the amount of time listed for a 9×9 pan. Cool then remove from pan.
- Cut brownies into three equal strips and then cut each strip into 4 triangles.
- DECORATE. Cut candy canes into about 2-inch pieces and place them in the end of the triangle brownie for the tree trunk.
- Mix ½ can of frosting with green food coloring (about 20-25 drops of green food coloring).
- Place green frosting in a small baggie and snip the end (or use a piping bag). 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 add a red hot to the tops.
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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 ½ 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.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Bake the brownies a day ahead of time, but keep them covered until you are ready to cut and add the decorations.
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.
These are not only cute but so delicious! Perfect for any holiday party!
I love frosting sugar cookies, but like brownies better. this is the best of both!
So yummy!
These are perfect for neighbor treats ❤️
Looks yummy and very festive for holidays.
Perfect way to dress up a brownie and make your holiday more festive. Thanks for the idea!
This is so yummy and cute! My son loved it!
Such a fun family activity!!!
Definitely going to make for a fun Christmas treat. My family will definitely enjoy this!
We make these every year for neighbor gifts! They are so festive and easy to make.