Frosted Christmas Brownies

Why Make This Recipe

Frosted Christmas Brownies are not just a delicious treat; they are also a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. With their rich chocolate taste and colorful toppings, these brownies bring joy to any gathering. You can easily make them with your family, making it a great activity for everyone to get involved in. Plus, they’re perfect for sharing at parties or family events!

How to Make Frosted Christmas Brownies

Ingredients:

• 2 Boxes of Brownie Mix, or a double batch of homemade brownies (1)
• White Frosting
• 1-3 jars of Edible Gel Food Coloring (alternative: no artificial dye food coloring)
• Edible Gold Stars
• White Pearl Sprinkles
• Icing Bags
• Frosting Tips (large star – 1M)

Directions:

1. First, preheat the oven according to your brownie box instructions and spray a 9-inch springform pan with spray oil.
2. Mix both (1) of your brownie mixes and pour the batter into the springform pan.
3. Bake according to the packaging instructions, or until a toothpick comes out clean (2).
4. Once the brownie has baked and cooled, remove it from the springform pan, place it on a cutting board, and cut the brownie into 8 triangles.
5. In a small bowl, mix white frosting with red food coloring. In a second small bowl, mix white frosting with green food coloring (3).
6. Place the red frosting, green frosting, and white frosting in individual icing bags with your favorite frosting tips.
7. Decorate your Christmas Tree Brownies with green frosting, white pearl sprinkles, and edible gold stars. For your Santa Claus Hat Brownies, use green and white frosting.
8. Serve and enjoy!

How to Serve Frosted Christmas Brownies

These brownies are perfect for holiday gatherings. Arrange them on a festive platter and add some extra sprinkles around for a cheerful touch. You can also place individual brownies in paper liners for easy serving. Consider pairing them with hot cocoa or a glass of milk for an added treat!

How to Store Frosted Christmas Brownies

Frosted Christmas Brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep them longer, consider refrigerating them. Just be sure to let them come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Tips to Make Frosted Christmas Brownies

• Make sure to use fresh brownie mix for the best results.
• You can adjust the colors of the frosting to fit your theme—feel free to use different shades or holiday colors!
• If you want to add a flavor twist, consider adding a few drops of peppermint extract to the frosting for a festive mint flavor.

Variation

You can use different toppings based on your preference. Instead of sprinkles and gold stars, try crushed candy canes or mini marshmallows for a different look!

FAQs

Can I use homemade brownie mix instead of the box mix?
Yes, homemade brownies can be used! Just make sure they’re baked to the right doneness.

How can I make my brownies last longer?
Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can last up to a week this way.

What can I use instead of food coloring?
If you prefer no artificial dye, you can use beet juice for red and spinach puree for green food coloring.

Frosted Christmas Brownies

Delicious and festive brownies topped with colorful frostings, perfect for holiday celebrations.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 8 pieces

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Calories: 200

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Brownie Base

• 2 boxes Brownie Mix or a double batch of homemade brownies

Frosting and Decorations

• 1 container White Frosting
• 1-3 jars Edible Gel Food Coloring alternative: no artificial dye food coloring
• to taste Edible Gold Stars
• to taste White Pearl Sprinkles
• as needed Icing Bags
• as needed Frosting Tips (large star – 1M)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven according to your brownie box instructions and spray a 9-inch springform pan with spray oil.
2. Mix both boxes of brownie mixes and pour the batter into the springform pan.
3. Bake according to the packaging instructions, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. Once baked and cooled, remove the brownie from the pan and cut it into 8 triangles.

Decorating

1. In separate bowls, mix white frosting with red and green food coloring.
2. Place the frosting into icing bags with your preferred frosting tips.
3. Decorate the triangles with green frosting, white pearl sprinkles, and edible gold stars.

Serving

1. Serve on a festive platter, possibly with hot cocoa or milk.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for longer storage. Let come to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture. Consider using different toppings like crushed candy canes or mini marshmallows.