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These Frosted Christmas Brownies are a super easy and festive way to bring holiday cheer to your dessert table. Perfect for a Christmas party or a cozy movie night, these brownies combine the rich chocolaty base with colorful frosting and fun sprinkles to brighten anyone’s day.
I first made these during a last-minute holiday gathering and was amazed at how quickly they disappeared. Now they have become my go-to festive treat every season because they are so fun to make and share.
Gather Your Ingredients
- Two boxes of brownie mix or a double batch of your favorite homemade brownies: to make them extra thick and fudgy
- White frosting: as the base for all your colorful decorating
- Edible gel food coloring: for vibrant red and green frosting I recommend gel for the best color without thinning your frosting
- Edible gold stars: to add a magical sparkle that feels truly festive
- White pearl sprinkles: for a pretty touch reminiscent of snowflakes
- Icing bags and large star tips: for piping perfect swirls and designs
How to Make It
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the brownie mix box and generously spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. This ensures the brownies come out cleanly after baking.
- Mix and Bake the Brownies:
- Combine both boxes of brownie mix in a large bowl following the instructions on the boxes, then pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Because you are doubling the mix, expect the brownies to take a little longer to bake. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick which should come out clean when ready.
- Cool and Slice:
- Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before carefully releasing the springform. Place your brownies on a cutting board and slice into eight large triangle-shaped pieces perfect for decorating like Christmas trees or Santa hats.
- Color Your Frosting:
- In separate small bowls, mix white frosting with red food coloring and green food coloring until you reach your desired hues. Keep some plain white frosting for contrast. I like to add colors gradually to control brightness and avoid runny frosting.
- Decorate with Care:
- Fill separate icing bags with the red green and white frosting, each fitted with a large star tip. Use the green frosting to pipe tree-shaped swirls accent with white pearl sprinkles and place edible gold stars at the top like a tree topper. For Santa hats use the red and white frosting to pipe classic hat shapes detailed with white trim.
- Enjoy and Share:
- Arrange your beautifully decorated brownies on a festive plate and watch how quickly they disappear at any holiday gathering.
My favorite part of this recipe is the edible gold star. It adds a touch of magic every time and has become a tradition in our family to place it carefully atop each “tree.” We have many laughs decorating together which has made these brownies so much more than just a dessert to me.
Flavor Boosters
Pair these brownies with a cup of hot cocoa or a warm spiced cider for a cozy holiday treat combo. You can also serve alongside a simple vanilla ice cream scoop which balances the rich chocolatiness well. Adding fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds as garnish can add a juicy pop and fresh color to your serving platter.
Serving Suggestions
Many friends and family have used this recipe as their holiday centerpiece dessert. One friend told me her kids begged to make them three weekends in a row The ease and fun of decorating make it ideal for groups of all ages and skill levels.
Creative Twists
Brownies have long been a classic American dessert loved for their chewy texture and chocolaty richness. Dressing them up for Christmas is a modern twist that combines old-fashioned comfort with festive creativity. You can adapt this idea for other holidays by switching frosting colors and sprinkles—for example pastel colors for Easter or orange and black for Halloween.
These frosted Christmas brownies combine festive fun with simple preparation making them a holiday favorite you&ll want to bake again and again.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of frosting works best for decorating?
White frosting mixed with edible gel food coloring creates vibrant, smooth decorations that hold shape well.
- → Can I use homemade brownies for this decoration?
Yes, homemade brownies work perfectly and allow for control over thickness and texture.
- → How do I prevent frosting colors from mixing?
Use separate icing bags for each color and apply carefully to maintain distinct patterns and shapes.
- → What decorations enhance the festive look?
Edible gold stars and white pearl sprinkles add a sparkling, celebratory touch to the frosted design.
- → How should brownies be cut for decoration?
Cut brownies into triangles to resemble festive shapes like Christmas trees and hats for easy decorating.