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Christmas Tree Brownies
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Christmas Tree Brownies

Easy Christmas Tree Brownies are a fun, festive, and easy dessert to make with family for Christmas. Made with a homemade brownie recipe!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 481 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
To Finish:
  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 6 cups powdered sugar , about 2 pounds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 6-12 drops green food coloring
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks
  • 1/4 cup confetti sprinkles rainbow
  • 2 tablespoons Sprinkles yellow star shaped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray an 9x13 inch baking pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper with extra hanging out over the edge (to help lift the brownies out later).
  3. Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Spread batter evenly into greased baking pan.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. Let cool completely.
  9. Lift out the brownies and place on cutting board.
  10. Cut the brownie sheet into 3 long rectangles.
  11. Turn the brownie strip lengthwise in front of you and cut the brownies into Christmas tree triangle shapes.
To Finish:
  1. To your stand mixer on low speed cream the butter then start adding in the powdered sugar in ½ cup increments until fully combined then raise the speed to medium-high for 2 additional minutes.
  2. Add in the vanilla and heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy for an additional minute.
  3. Add in the green food coloring starting with 6 drops until you get to your desired Christmas tree green.
  4. Add to a piping bag with a star tip.
  5. Ice in a back and forth zig zag pattern with the green icing.
  6. Top with rainbow confetti sprinkles
  7. Place a pretzel into the bottom of the tree in the middle to make the trunk.
  8. Top with yellow start sprinkle.

Nutrition Information

Calories 481kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 107mg (4%) Potassium 57mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 64g (128%) Vitamin A 618IU (12%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481

% Daily Value*

Calories 481kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 107mg 4%
Potassium 57mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 64g 128%
Vitamin A 618IU 12%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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