These Christmas Tree Brownies are the cutest festive treat to make during the holiday season and perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a special homemade gift for friends and family.
This holiday treat is one of those to make when you need a last minute dessert for a holiday party or gathering.
The best part is that it’s so quick and easy to make, looks impressive and tastes delicious! With just a few simple ingredients and some creative decorating skills, you can transform plain brownies into adorable Christmas trees.
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Christmas Tree Brownie Ingredients
- Brownie mix: You can use store-bought brownie mix or make your own from scratch if you prefer.
- Eggs: Depending on the size of your brownie mix package, you’ll typically need 2 to 3 eggs.
- Vegetable oil: This is used to moisten the brownie mix and give it a rich texture.
- Water: A small amount of water is usually necessary to combine with the other ingredients and create a smooth batter.
- Green icing: You can use store-bought green icing or make your own using powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract and green food coloring.
- Sprinkles: Stars and holiday colored dots is what we used but you can use whatever sprinkles you’d like.
Recipe Variations
- Add some mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, etc. in the brownie batter.
- Add a tree trunk by inserting a pretzel or a mini candy can stick in the bottom of the tree.
- Can use homemade icing or homemade brownies if you’d like.
How to Make Christmas Tree Brownies
Grease and line 9X13 baking dish with parchment paper hanging off the sides for easy removal after baking.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine brownie mix + ingredients on the box.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven per temperature and time it calls for on the box or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs.
Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into triangle shapes to resemble Christmas trees.
How to Cut Christmas Tree Brownies
Cutting Christmas tree shapes out of brownies is easy!
To begin, make sure your brownies are completely cooled. This will make them easier to handle and cut. Gently remove the brownie slab from the baking dish and place it on a cutting board.
Starting at one end of the rectangle, use your knife to cut diagonally to make triangles. Repeat this process until all triangles have been cut.
Using green decorating frosting pipe lines back-and-forth on each triangle. I used a #21 star decorating tip.
Top off your festive treat with colorful sprinkles and a star sprinkle.
Helpful Tips
- Use a 9X13 rectangle baking dish or a 9 inch round springform pan.
- Grease and line pan with parchment paper overhanging for easy removal.
- Don’t overmix as brownie batter will be slightly lumpy.
- Cool completely before cutting.
- Use a sharp knife to cut brownies into perfect tree shapes.
- Can use a tree shape cookie cutter instead of cutting into triangles.
How to Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months by wrapping in plastic wrap and storing in freezer safe container or bag.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of brownie mix for this recipe?
Yes, you can use any flavor of brownie mix you’d like such as caramel, double fudge, etc.
Can I make these Christmas tree brownies ahead of time?
Absolutely! Bake, cool and decorate and store in an airtight container or on a platter covered with foil.
More Christmas Treats
- Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks
- Snowman Sugar Cookies
- Reindeer Chow
- Candy Cane Danish
- Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars
Recipe
Christmas Tree Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix
- Ingredients on brownie box eggs, water, oil
- Green icing
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Grease and line 9X13 baking dish with parchment paper hanging off the sides for easy removal after baking.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine brownie mix + ingredients on the box.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven per temperature it calls for on the box or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into triangle shapes to resemble Christmas trees.
- Decorate with green icing and sprinkles.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months by wrapping in plastic wrap and storing in freezer safe container or bag.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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