Description

Celebrate the holidays with these rich, fudgy Frosted Christmas Brownies topped with creamy chocolate frosting and festive decorations. Perfect for parties, gifting, or your Christmas dessert table, these brownies are easy to make, fun to decorate, and irresistibly indulgent. Cut them into Christmas tree shapes or add colorful sprinkles for the ultimate holiday treat everyone will love!

Ingredients

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For the Brownies

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Chocolate Frosting

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Optional Decorations

Green frosting for tree shapes
Sprinkles, mini M&Ms, or edible glitter
Pretzel sticks (for tree trunks)
Candy stars for tree toppers

Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
Melt the Butter: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in sugars and vanilla until smooth.
Add Eggs: Whisk in eggs one at a time until glossy and combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Combine and Bake: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
Make Frosting: Beat butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, then mix in vanilla and salt until fluffy.
Frost and Decorate: Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Cut into triangles for Christmas trees and decorate with green frosting, pretzel trunks, and sprinkles.

Notes

Don’t overbake — brownies should remain fudgy and moist in the center.
Cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean cuts.
Decorate after slicing for neater presentation.
Store in an airtight container up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 310
Sugar: 32
Fat: 16
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 2
Protein: 4

Keywords: Frosted Christmas Brownies, Christmas Tree Brownies, Holiday Brownies, Chocolate Brownies, Christmas Desserts, Festive Baking, Easy Christmas Dessert, Holiday Recipes