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Christmas Tree Brownies

Our festive Christmas tree brownies start with a box mix and whip up in minutes - easy decorating fun for kids of all ages!!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12

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 9x9 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 9x9-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

Brownie box ingredients are typically water, vegetable oil, and large eggs.
Prep ahead of time. 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