These Christmas Tree Brownies are a fun and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. With their vibrant green color, fun candy decorations, and snowy powdered sugar dusting, they make a delightful addition to any holiday gathering or party. They’re easy to make and a fun project to involve kids in too!
Why You’ll Love These Brownies:
- Simple Ingredients: Just a box of brownie mix is the base, so it’s quick to prepare.
- Festive Fun: Green food coloring and bright candy decorations turn basic brownies into a holiday masterpiece.
- Customizable: Add your favorite colorful candies to make the trees uniquely yours—gummy bears, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows work great!
- Perfect for Sharing: These brownies are perfect for a holiday party, as they’re easy to cut into fun shapes and serve to guests.
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 eggs
- Green food coloring
- Assorted colorful candies (such as M&M’s, gumdrops, or candy canes)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the brownie mix box.
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: In a mixing bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions, adding green food coloring to the batter until you achieve your desired shade of green. This will give your brownies a festive tree-like color.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the brownie batter into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake according to the package instructions or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Completely: Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into triangle shapes resembling Christmas trees.
- Decorate: Once your brownie “trees” are cut out, decorate them with your favorite assorted colorful candies. Think of them as Christmas tree ornaments! You can use M&M’s, gumdrops, or even mini marshmallows to create a colorful and fun design.
- Snowy Finish: Lightly dust the decorated brownies with powdered sugar to create a snow-like effect for that winter wonderland look.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your delicious and festive Christmas tree brownies!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 (depending on the size of your brownie trees)
Tips and Variations:
- Extra Festive Touch: Add edible glitter or silver dragees to make your brownies sparkle.
- Add a Star: Use a small candy or a star-shaped cookie cutter to create a “tree topper” for each brownie.
- Vary the Decoration: Instead of candies, you can use mini chocolate chips to create garlands or even drizzle some melted white chocolate over the brownies for a “snowy” effect.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free brownie mix to make this treat suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
Storage:
- Room Temperature: Keep these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate: If you want them to last a little longer, you can store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: You can also freeze these brownies for up to 3 months. Just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then store in a freezer-safe bag.
Conclusion:
These Festive Christmas Tree Brownies are an easy, delicious, and visually fun holiday treat that will make any Christmas gathering feel extra special. With a quick prep and endless decorating possibilities, these brownies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Happy baking and happy holidays! 🎄🍫
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Festive Christmas Tree Brownies
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Description
These Festive Christmas Tree Brownies are the perfect holiday treat! With a simple brownie mix, green food coloring, and fun decorations, they’re transformed into adorable, tree-shaped goodies. Topped with colorful candies and a dusting of powdered sugar, these brownies will make your holiday dessert table extra merry and bright!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 eggs
- Green food coloring
- Assorted colorful candies (such as M&M’s, Skittles, or mini chocolate chips)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the brownie mix instructions.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions, adding green food coloring to the batter to achieve the desired festive green color.
- Pour the brownie batter into a greased baking dish and bake according to the package instructions.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into triangle shapes to resemble Christmas trees.
- Decorate the brownies with colorful candies to resemble ornaments or garland on the trees. Dust with powdered sugar to create a snowy effect.
- Serve and enjoy your festive Christmas tree brownies
Notes
- Use any candy you like for decorating, such as red and green M&Ms, mini marshmallows, or candy canes cut into pieces.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free brownie mix.
- You can add a bit of edible glitter for extra sparkle!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes