Description
These festive Christmas Tree Brownies are a fun and delicious holiday treat, combining rich, chewy brownies with vibrant green vanilla icing and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or family gatherings, these brownies are shaped into festive trees and decorated with candy cane trunks to spread holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box of store-bought brownie mix (prepared per package instructions)
Frosting and Decorations
- ½ container of vanilla icing
- Green food coloring (to tint the icing)
- Festive sprinkles (for ornaments)
- Candy canes or pretzel sticks (for tree trunks)
Instructions
- Bake Brownies: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions and bake it in a rectangular pan. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely before proceeding to the next step.
- Cut into Trees: Slice the cooled brownies into triangle shapes to resemble Christmas trees. Aim for uniform sizes to ensure consistent decorating.
- Color the Frosting: In a bowl, mix the vanilla icing with green food coloring until you achieve your desired shade of green. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth, even color.
- Decorate: Use a piping bag or a knife to spread the green icing over each brownie triangle. Decorate with festive sprinkles to represent ornaments and add a joyful holiday vibe.
- Add Trunks: Carefully insert a candy cane piece or pretzel stick at the base of each triangle to serve as the tree trunk, enhancing the Christmas tree look.
- Optional Decoration: For an extra charming touch, place a star-shaped sprinkle or small candy at the top of each tree.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before cutting and decorating to prevent icing from melting.
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant green without thinning the icing.
- For a gluten-free option, choose a gluten-free brownie mix.
- Store decorated brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These brownies can be made ahead of time and decorated on the day of serving.
