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Christmas Tree Brownies

These Christmas tree brownies are an easy and adorable treat that's the perfect addition to any holiday gathering. Fudge brownies are decorated with candy canes, frosting and sprinkles for the ultimate treat!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the brownies:
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
For the decorations:
  • 16 small candy canes
  • 16 gold star sprinkles or candies
  • 1/3 cup Rainbow sprinkles
  • 2 cups green frosting homemade or store bought, a basic homemade frosting recipe is provided in the notes section

Instructions

For the brownies
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9"x13" pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  2. Place the butter and chocolate chips into a large bowl. Melt in microwave - heat for 30 second intervals and stir between each interval until butter and chocolate are melted and thoroughly combined.
  3. Stir in the sugar, then stir in the eggs, one at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition. 
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the salt and flour.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean.
  6. Cool the brownies to room temperature, then chill for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Using the edges of the foil, remove the slab of brownie from the pan. Using a sharp knife, cut the brownies into 16 triangles.
For the decorations
  1. Snap the curved parts off the candy canes and insert the straight parts of the candy canes into the bottom of the brownies.
  2. Place the frosting in a piping bag fitted with a plain or star tip, or resealable plastic bag with the tip snipped off. Pipe approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of frosting onto each brownie.
  3. Place a star sprinkle at the top of each brownie, then add rainbow sprinkles all over each brownie.
  4. Serve, or store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to one day.

Notes

  • Basic Buttercream Recipe:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream, green food coloring gel.
  • Beat butter with a mixer until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Turn mixer to low speed and gradually add powdered sugar. Add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk or cream, beat until smooth and creamy. You can add more powdered sugar if you desire a thicker consistency, or add more milk for a thinner consistency. Add green food coloring until desired shade is reached.

Nutrition Information

Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 68mg (3%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 245IU (5%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 68mg 3%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 245IU 5%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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