Description
Celebrate the holidays with these fun and festive Christmas Tree Brownies. Made from a simple boxed brownie mix, these treats are cut into triangle shapes, iced with vibrant green frosting, and decorated with sprinkles and candy canes or pretzel sticks as trunks. Perfect for holiday parties and family gatherings, they combine easy preparation with charming presentation to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box of store-bought brownie mix (prepared per package instructions)
Frosting and Decoration
- ½ container of vanilla icing
- Green food coloring (to desired shade)
- Festive sprinkles
- Candy canes or pretzel sticks (for tree trunks)
Instructions
- Bake Brownies: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions. Pour into a rectangular baking pan and bake until done. Allow the brownies to cool completely to ensure they hold their shape when cut.
- Cut into Trees: Once cooled, slice the brownies into triangle shapes to mimic Christmas trees. Use a sharp knife to make clean cuts for easy decorating.
- Color the Frosting: In a small bowl, mix the vanilla icing with green food coloring until you reach the desired vibrant green shade.
- Decorate: Pipe or spread the green frosting evenly over each triangle-shaped brownie. Sprinkle festive sprinkles on top to resemble ornaments on the tree.
- Add Trunks: Gently insert a piece of candy cane or a pretzel stick at the base of each brownie triangle to serve as the tree trunk.
- Optional Decoration: Place a star-shaped sprinkle or small candy at the top of each tree for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are fully cooled before decorating to prevent icing from melting.
- You can substitute green food coloring with natural alternatives like spinach powder if preferred.
- Use mini candy canes for easier insertion as tree trunks.
- Store decorated brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is easily customizable with different colored frostings or sprinkles.
