Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Tree Brownies. Using a simple boxed brownie mix as the base, this recipe transforms classic brownies into charming Christmas trees decorated with green vanilla frosting, colorful sprinkles, and candy cane trunks. Perfect for holiday parties or a fun family baking activity!
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box store-bought brownie mix (prepared per package instructions)
Decorations
- ½ container vanilla icing
- Green food coloring (amount as needed to tint 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. Allow the brownies to cool completely before handling to ensure clean cuts.
- Cut into Trees: Once cooled, slice the brownies into triangles to resemble Christmas tree shapes, making sure the pieces are large enough to decorate.
- Color the Frosting: In a bowl, combine the vanilla icing with green food coloring. Stir well until the icing achieves the desired festive shade of green.
- Decorate: Use a piping bag or a spreading knife to coat each brownie triangle with the green icing. Sprinkle festive decorations on top to mimic tree ornaments.
- Add Trunks: Carefully insert a candy cane piece or a pretzel stick into the base of each brownie triangle to serve as the tree trunk, providing a cute and edible support.
- Optional Decoration: Add a small star-shaped sprinkle or candy at the top of each brownie tree for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Allow brownies to cool fully before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Use gel-based food coloring for a vibrant green without altering the frosting texture.
- For a gluten-free version, select a gluten-free brownie mix.
- Store finished brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Sprinkles and candy canes can be swapped for any preferred holiday-themed decorations.
