Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these Christmas Tree Brownies! Rich, fudgy brownies topped with creamy green frosting and playful decorations create a festive treat that will bring joy to any gathering. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, these delightful brownies are not just delicious but also a fun way to celebrate the season. Bake a batch and let the sweet aroma fill your kitchen—everyone will be excited to gather around for a taste of this holiday classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- Green food coloring (to desired shade)
- Decorative sprinkles or candies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before whisking in eggs one at a time.
- Gently fold in flour and baking powder until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- While cooling, beat together powdered sugar and softened butter, adding milk as needed for smoothness. Mix in green food coloring gradually.
- Once cooled, spread the green frosting over the brownies and decorate with sprinkles or candies before cutting into tree shapes or squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg