Description
These Christmas Tree Brownies are a fun and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. Delicious brownies are transformed into cute Christmas trees with green frosting, candy cane trunks, and colorful decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Trees:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
Decorations:
- Green frosting or icing (store-bought or homemade)
- Holiday sprinkles
- Mini candy canes (halved)
- Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
- Star-shaped candies or yellow M&M’s (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to the temperature listed on your brownie mix (usually 350°F / 175°C).
- Prepare the Brownies: Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions and pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake as directed and allow to cool completely.
- Cut and Shape: Once cooled, cut the brownies into long rectangles, then slice diagonally across each rectangle to form triangle ‘tree’ shapes. Insert a halved mini candy cane into the bottom of each triangle to create a ‘tree trunk.’
- Decorate: Pipe or spread green frosting in a zigzag pattern on each triangle to resemble garland. Decorate with sprinkles and place a star candy or yellow M&M at the top of each tree.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For cleaner cuts, chill the brownies before slicing.
- Use gel food coloring in white frosting if making your own green icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
