Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Christmas Brownies! Perfect for any festive gathering, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat.
Tips for Success
This part’s so satisfying: cutting out shapes and decorating them with vibrant colors! Make sure to chill your brownies for easier cutting.
Favorite Parts
Using gel food coloring to create a rainbow of frosting adds such a festive touch. Trust me, you’ll love it!
Ingredients
- Brownies:
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- Frosting:
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Instructions
- Make the Brownies:
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Step 1- Brownies Preparation: Make a double batch of my Best Chewy Brownies. Simply double all ingredients and bake in a 9 by 13-inch metal baking pan lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Add 3-5 minutes to the recommended bake time. Allow to cool completely. If time allows, chill the brownies for at least a couple of hours or overnight.
- Make the Buttercream:
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Step 2- Buttercream Preparation: Make a batch of my Best Ever Buttercream Frosting. Separate the buttercream into bowls and add gel food coloring to make as many colors as you wish - or keep things simple and color the whole batch green. Place buttercream in disposable piping bags fitted with any piping tips you like.
- Cut Out the Brownies:
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Step 3- Cutting the Brownies: Remove the whole slab of cooled brownies from the baking tin, leaving the parchment paper or foil on the bottom. Using a tall metal cookie cutter, stamp out shapes as closely together as possible. Using an offset spatula or paring knife, gently wedge underneath the brownie piece to release it from the parchment paper or foil and remove it neatly from the brownie slab. Gently use your fingers to carefully press the brownie piece out of the cookie cutter (this is easier if the brownies are cold).
- Decorate the Christmas Brownies:
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Step 4- Decoration: Frost each brownie shape as desired, adding festive sprinkles, mini M&Ms, or any other edible decorations you like. The buttercream will begin to dry as it sits, so decorate the cookies as they're piped so your toppings stick. Serve, or keep inside an airtight container to prevent the edges from drying out.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250, Fat: 12g, Carbs: 35g, Protein: 3g
Cooking techniques
Chilling the brownies before cutting helps maintain their shape and makes the process easier. Use an offset spatula for precise lifting!
Variations or substitutions
Feel free to use different flavored frostings or add flavored extracts to the brownie batter for a twist! You can also substitute the decorations based on seasonal availability.
Storage tips
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer freshness, you can refrigerate them.
Notes
Be mindful of any allergies when choosing decorations, especially with ingredients like M&Ms.
