Description
Delight in festive cheer with these Christmas Brownies featuring a double batch of chewy brownies cut into holiday shapes and decorated with colorful buttercream frosting and sprinkles. Perfect for the holiday season, these treats combine rich chocolate goodness with fun, vibrant decoration for an irresistible seasonal dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- Double batch of Best Ever Chewy Brownies (all ingredients doubled)
- Parchment paper or aluminum foil (to line baking pan)
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 batch Best Ever Buttercream Frosting
- Gel food coloring (various colors, as desired)
- Disposable piping bags
- Piping tips of your choice
Decorations
- Sprinkles
- Mini M&Ms
- Mini chocolate chips
- Other edible decorations as preferred
Instructions
- Make the Brownies: Prepare a double batch of the Best Ever Chewy Brownies by doubling all the ingredients. Bake the batter in a 9 by 13-inch metal baking pan lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Extend the baking time by 3 to 5 minutes beyond the original recommendation. Let the brownies cool completely, and if possible, chill them for a couple of hours or overnight to firm up.
- Make the Buttercream: Prepare a batch of the Best Ever Buttercream Frosting. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint each with gel food coloring to achieve your desired palette, or simply color the entire batch green for a classic look. Transfer the colored buttercream into disposable piping bags fitted with your chosen piping tips.
- Cut Out the Brownies: Carefully remove the entire cooled brownie slab from the baking tin while keeping the parchment paper or foil intact underneath. Use a tall metal cookie cutter to stamp out holiday shapes as close together as possible. Gently slide an offset spatula or paring knife under each cut brownie to release it from the paper, then carefully press the brownie shape out of the cutter with your fingers. Cold brownies make this process easier.
- Decorate the Christmas Brownies: Frost each shaped brownie using the colored buttercream and immediately decorate with festive sprinkles, mini M&Ms, or any other edible decorations. Since the buttercream begins to dry as it sits, adding toppings right as you pipe helps them adhere best. Serve immediately or store the decorated brownies in an airtight container to keep edges moist.
Notes
- Storage: Brownies are best enjoyed the day they are baked and decorated. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Cutting exposes edges, which may dry out, so airtight storage is essential.
- Freezing: For optimal results, freeze brownies before frosting, either as an entire slab or pre-cut shapes. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to one month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours at room temperature before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 decorated brownie piece (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
