why make this recipe

Frosted Christmas Brownies are simple and festive. You can make them fast with boxed mix or homemade brownies. Kids and guests will love the bright frosting and little gold stars. They work well for holiday parties and school events.

introduction

These brownies look like tiny Christmas trees when you frost them. The steps are easy. You only need basic tools like icing bags and a star tip. You can change colors and decorations to match your holiday style.

how to make Frosted Christmas Brownies

Ingredients :

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

Directions :

Preheat the oven according to the brownie box instructions and spray a 9-inch spring form pan with spray oil.
Mix both brownie mixes and pour them into the spring form pan.
Bake according to the packaging instructions, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Once the brownie has baked and cooled, remove it from the spring form pan, place it on a cutting board, and cut the brownies into 8 triangles.
In a small bowl, mix white frosting with red food coloring, and in another bowl, mix white frosting with green food coloring.
Place the colored frostings in icing bags with your favorite frosting tips.
Decorate the brownies with green frosting, white pearl sprinkles, and edible gold stars.
Serve and enjoy!

how to serve Frosted Christmas Brownies

Place the triangle brownies on a plate or tray. Arrange them like a circle to look like a wreath or in rows for a dessert table. Serve at room temperature. They pair well with milk, coffee, or hot chocolate.

how to store Frosted Christmas Brownies

Keep them in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for 2–3 days. For longer storage, place in the fridge for up to one week. Let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

tips to make Frosted Christmas Brownies

Let the brownies cool completely before cutting and frosting.
Use gel food coloring for bright colors without thinning the frosting.
Practice a few stars on a plate before decorating the brownies.
If your frosting is too thick, add a tiny bit of milk to thin it.
For cleaner cuts, wipe the knife between slices.

variation (if any)

Make a single color theme like all red or all green.
Use different sprinkles such as silver balls or colored nonpareils.
Add a layer of caramel or chocolate ganache under the frosting for extra flavor.
Cut the brownies into squares and pipe small tree shapes on each piece.

FAQs

Q: Can I use homemade brownies instead of boxed mix?
A: Yes. Use a double batch of your favorite homemade brownies. Bake in the same pan and follow the same steps.

Q: How long do the decorations last?
A: Edible stars and sprinkles last as long as the brownies stay dry. Keep them in a sealed container to avoid humidity.

Q: Can I freeze these brownies?
A: You can freeze unfrosted brownies for up to 3 months. Thaw and then frost before serving.

Q: What if I do not have a star tip?
A: You can use any tip you have or simply spread the frosting with a small spatula and add sprinkles.

Q: Can I make mini brownies instead?
A: Yes. Use a smaller pan or a mini muffin pan. Adjust bake time as needed.

Conclusion

If you want another simple step-by-step version or photos, see this guide: Frosted Christmas Brownies – Domestically Blissful.

Frosted Christmas Brownies

Author: kaoucheegmail-com
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Simple and festive brownies decorated to look like tiny Christmas trees, perfect for holiday parties.

Ingredients

Scale

2 Boxes of Brownie Mix (or a double batch of homemade brownies)
White Frosting
1–3 jars of Edible Gel Food Coloring
Edible Gold Stars
White Pearl Sprinkles
Icing Bags
Frosting Tips (large star – 1M)

Instructions

Preheat the oven according to the brownie box instructions and spray a 9-inch spring form pan with spray oil.
Mix both brownie mixes and pour them into the spring form pan.
Bake according to the packaging instructions, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Once the brownie has baked and cooled, remove it from the spring form pan, place it on a cutting board, and cut the brownies into 8 triangles.
In a small bowl, mix white frosting with red food coloring, and in another bowl, mix white frosting with green food coloring.
Place the colored frostings in icing bags with your favorite frosting tips.
Decorate the brownies with green frosting, white pearl sprinkles, and edible gold stars.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Let the brownies cool completely before cutting and frosting. Use gel food coloring for bright colors without thinning the frosting.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 triangle brownie
Calories: 250
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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