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    Home » Dessert » Christmas Tree Brownies Recipe

    Christmas Tree Brownies Recipe

    Published: Dec 16, 2016 · Modified: Dec 20, 2020 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These festive Christmas Tree Brownies are great for holiday parties! Transform an easy, simple pan of brownies into an extraordinary dessert.

    christmas tree brownies decorated with M&M's

    It has been such a snowy, cold week here in Minnesota! Our boys are so cutely excited about Christmas. We have about four different Christmas countdowns in our house that are being closely watched.

    Each morning before school the boys sit next to the wrapped presents under the tree, guessing what might be inside each one. I love the magic this time of year brings.

    This week I created a handful of different goodies, which made those cute boy smiles even bigger. “For US, Mom?” One of the perks of having a food blogger mom is having a constant stream of treats sitting in your kitchen. I thought up these adorable brownies a few weeks ago in the wee hours of the morning (when most of my ideas come to me).

    I was so glad they turned out just as I’d imagined they would, as this is not always the case. They are super cute and tasty and I love that they add a fun element to a simple (and easy) dessert.

    HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES

    STEP 1

    Prepare brownies according to package directions in a 9×13 pan (use parchment paper). Let cool. Lift brownies out of plan (holding onto parchment) and place on a flat surface.

    STEP 2

    Using Christmas tree cookie cutters, cut shapes out of the brownies. Pipe frosting in a zig-zag pattern over tops and decorate with M&M’s. Freeze excess brownie chunks and add to ice cream!

    close up of a christmas tree brownies decorated with green frosting

    RECIPE NOTES: CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES

    • Don’t waste the excess brownie chunks! Add them to a bowl of ice cream or turn them into brownie pops.
    • Turn the “leftover” brownie bits into Cake Truffles.
    • Decor options: different colored frostings, mini or regular M&M’s, sprinkles or colored sugar.
    • Use different shapes of cookie cutters to create gingerman brownies or santa brownies.

    OTHER YUMMY HOLIDAY GOODIES

    Add these delicious cookies to your holiday baking list, too!

    • These delicious Chewy Gingersnaps are the perfect chewy treat. Plus they are super easy to make. Flavored with molasses and spices and the finishing touch – topped with simple icing!
    • Triple Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Frosting are already a thick, perfect cookie but Nutella sets them over the edge in goodness.
    • These Chocolate Kiss Cream Cheese Cookies are a great dessert for gatherings any time of the year. They are light, creamy and sugary, with just the perfect kiss of milk chocolate!
    • Hot Cocoa Cookies are like enjoying a cup of hot chocolate, except in cookie form. Chocolate oozes from the centers of these marshmallow-topped treats.
    • Oreo Balls are an easy no-bake dessert requiring only three ingredients! This easy dessert is great for the holidays or any time of year. Decorate with colored sprinkles to be festive and match the occasion.
    • These are the BEST Gingerbread Cookies you’ll find! Super easy to make and loved by everyone. Great for the holidays!

    Christmas Tree Brownies Recipe

    These festive Christmas Tree Brownies are great for holiday parties! Transform an easy, simple pan of brownies into an extraordinary dessert.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 351kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 1 brownie mix family size (plus ingredients listed on box)
    • 1 container Green frosting for piping
    • 16 oz M&M's candies

    Instructions

    • Prepare brownies according to package directions in a 9×13 pan (use parchment paper). Let cool. Lift brownies out of plan (holding onto parchment) and place on a flat surface.
    • Using Christmas tree cookie cutters, cut shapes out of the brownies. Pipe frosting in a zig-zag pattern over tops and decorate with M&M’s. Freeze excess brownie chunks and add to ice cream!

    Notes

    • Don’t waste the excess brownie chunks! Add them to a bowl of ice cream or turn them into brownie pops.
    • Turn the “leftover” brownie bits into Cake Truffles.
    • Decor options: different colored frostings, mini or regular M&M’s, sprinkles or colored sugar.
    • Use different shapes of cookie cutters to create gingerman brownies or santa brownies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Lara Dolinger

      August 10, 2023 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      those look so good to eat.

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      • Megan Porta

        August 11, 2023 at 9:40 pm

        Definitely a fun festive treat worth making over the holiday season!

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