Description
Celebrate the holidays with these festive and easy Christmas Tree Brownies. Soft, chocolaty brownie triangles are transformed into whimsical Christmas trees with green vanilla icing, colorful sprinkles, and candy cane trunks. Perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or festive treats, this recipe combines convenience and creativity to delight both young and old.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box Brownie Mix
- Cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Decoration
- 1 tub white vanilla icing (approximately 16 oz)
- Green food colouring (enough to tint icing green)
- Small round sprinkles (for decoration)
- Small star sprinkles (for tree toppers)
- Candy canes (enough to create trunks for 12 brownies, about 6 standard candy canes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Brownie Mix: Line an 8″x8″ baking pan with aluminum foil and spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Follow the package instructions to prepare the brownie mix, then pour it into the prepared pan.
- Bake the Brownies: Bake the brownies according to the package directions, usually around 25-35 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for about 1.5 hours to ensure they set properly for cutting.
- Cut the Brownies into Triangles: Carefully remove the brownies from the pan using the foil as handles. Place on a cutting board and cut into triangles by slicing into three rows horizontally, then cutting diagonally in alternating directions to create tree-shaped pieces.
- Prepare Candy Cane Trunks: Unwrap candy canes and carefully cut or break them into approximately 1.5 inch long pieces. These will serve as the trunks of the Christmas tree brownies. Insert the sharper end of each candy cane piece gently into the bottom center of each brownie triangle.
- Make the Green Icing: Spoon about half of the white vanilla icing from the tub into a mixing bowl. Add green food colouring gradually until you achieve a rich, festive green. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even color.
- Fill Piping Bag: Transfer the green icing into a resealable plastic zip lock bag. Seal the bag tightly, then use scissors to carefully cut a small corner off to create a piping tip for controlled icing application.
- Decorate the Trees: Starting at the top of each brownie triangle, gently pipe the green icing in a curvy zigzag pattern downward to mimic the branches of a Christmas tree. Immediately before the icing sets, decorate with small round sprinkles for ornaments and place a small star sprinkle at the top as the tree topper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once decorated, the Christmas Tree Brownies are ready to serve. They make a delightful festive dessert or a fun holiday treat for kids and adults alike.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are completely cool before cutting and decorating to prevent icing from melting.
- The size of triangles can be adjusted depending on desired serving size.
- Customize decorations with your favorite sprinkles or edible glitter for extra sparkle.
- Leftover icing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free option, choose a gluten-free brownie mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
