Description
These festive Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies combine rich red velvet cake mix with melty chocolate chips and a creamy white chocolate frosting, molded into adorable Santa hat shapes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these easy-to-make brownies feature a soft, moist texture with a luxurious whipped topping decorated to resemble Santa hats, making them a crowd-pleasing dessert for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box (15 ounces) Red Velvet Cake mix (preferably Duncan Hines brand)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup salted butter, melted
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
White Chocolate Frosting
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces good-quality white chocolate, melted (not chocolate chips)
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream or milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, egg, melted salted butter, and milk. Stir well until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake the Brownies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13 inch baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Make the White Chocolate Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing on low speed. Add the vanilla extract, melted white chocolate, and heavy whipping cream or milk, then beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is smooth, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Assemble the Santa Hat Brownies: Once the brownies have cooled, cut them into 20 equal squares. Using a spatula or piping bag, frost the tops of each brownie with the white chocolate frosting, shaping it to resemble the fluffy white trim of Santa hats. Optionally, you can add a small dollop of frosting on the tip to complete the look.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the decorated brownies on a serving tray and enjoy these festive, moist, and flavorful Santa Hat Brownies at your holiday party or family gathering.
Notes
- Make sure the brownies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for a richer frosting flavor and smoother texture.
- For variation, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the brownie batter for a subtle holiday spice.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Bring refrigerated brownies to room temperature before serving for best texture.
