Description
Yummy Christmas Tree Brownies are a festive delight that combines rich, fudgy chocolate with vibrant green frosting, making them the perfect treat for holiday gatherings. These brownies not only taste heavenly but also add a touch of whimsy to your dessert table. Decorated like Christmas trees with colorful sprinkles, they evoke the joy of the season in every bite. Whether you’re sharing them at a party or creating sweet memories with family, these brownies are sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Green frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Decorative sprinkles (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large bowl, melt butter and stir in granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting with green icing and decorating with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg