Can I make Christmas Tree Brownies ahead of time?

Yes! You can bake the brownies up to two days in advance. Store them in an airtight container, then frost and decorate right before serving for the freshest results.

How do I cut brownies into Christmas tree shapes?

Use a round or square pan and cut the brownies into triangles using a sharp knife. Wipe the blade between cuts for clean edges, and add pretzel sticks for tree trunks if desired.

Can I use a boxed brownie mix for this recipe?

Absolutely! A boxed brownie mix works great. Just bake it in a round or square pan, let it cool, and follow the same decorating instructions for a quick and easy version.

How do I make Christmas Tree Brownies look festive?

Decorate the brownie triangles with piped green and red icing in zigzag patterns to mimic garlands. Add mini round sprinkles as ornaments and a star sprinkle on top of each tree.

Can I freeze decorated Christmas Tree Brownies?

Yes, but for best results freeze the brownies before decorating. Once thawed, add the frosting and sprinkles. This helps maintain their appearance and texture.

Christmas Tree Brownies – Easy Holiday Dessert Recipe

Description

Soft, fudgy Christmas Tree Brownies decorated with creamy frosting, red and green icing, and festive sprinkles — the perfect easy holiday dessert for parties, gifting, or cozy baking nights.

Ingredients

Scale

½ cup melted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
4 tablespoons butter, softened
115 g cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Red icing
Green icing
Small round sprinkles
Star sprinkles

Instructions

Whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
Add cocoa powder, flour, and salt; mix until a thick brownie batter forms.
Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Spread batter into a lined 9-inch round baking pan.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until set at the edges and fudgy in the center.
Cool brownies completely before decorating.
Beat softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy to make frosting.
Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies.
Slice brownies into triangles to resemble Christmas trees.
Pipe red and green icing in zigzag lines to mimic garlands.
Add small round sprinkles as ornaments and top with a star sprinkle.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Chill brownies before cutting for clean, sharp edges.
Decorate only after brownies are completely cool to prevent melting.
Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Store brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze unfrosted brownies for up to 2 months and decorate after thawing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie tree
Calories: 280
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 45mg