Easy Christmas Tree Brownies Recipe
These Easy Christmas Tree Brownies turn a simple pan of brownies into adorable holiday treats! Rich, fudgy brownies are sliced into tree shapes, topped with creamy icing, and decorated with colorful sprinkles for a festive Christmas look. They’re quick, kid-friendly, and perfect for parties, gifting, or adding a cheerful touch to any holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
For decorating:
- Green frosting
- Holiday sprinkles
- Small candies for the top
- Candy canes optional, for the base of each tree
Instructions
1. Bake the brownies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a metal baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the batter. Combine the butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick. A few moist crumbs are fine.
- Let the brownies cool fully in the pan. This step matters. Warm brownies crumble when you cut them.
- TIP : If you need very clean slices, put the cooled brownies in the fridge for 20 minutes.
2. Cut the brownies into trees
- Lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper.
- Trim off the edges if they’re very crisp.
- Cut the brownies into long strips. Make the strips the same width.
- Cut each strip into triangles. You can make them small or large depending on how many servings you want.
- If the brownie sticks to the knife, wipe the blade between cuts.
3. Decorate the brownies
- Fill a piping bag or a zip-top bag with green frosting.
- Pipe zig-zag lines across each triangle. Start wide at the bottom and narrow at the top.
- Press sprinkles into the frosting.
- Add a small candy at the top to act as a star.
- If you want a tree trunk, break small candy canes and stick one piece into the bottom of each triangle.
- Let the frosting set before stacking or packing the brownies.
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Use a boxed brownie mix or homemade batter for convenience.
- Cool brownies completely before cutting into triangle shapes.
- Insert pretzel sticks as tree trunks for easy handling and presentation.
- Decorate with green frosting, sprinkles, and candy stars for a festive look.
- Work on a clean surface to prevent frosting from smearing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Use a serrated knife for cleaner cuts of the brownie triangles.
- Perfect for holiday parties, gifts, or festive dessert tables.