Christmas Brownie Trees 🎄
These festive Christmas Brownie Trees are a delightful holiday treat! Fudgy brownies are cut into charming tree shapes, decorated with green chocolate garlands and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for sharing and spreading holiday cheer.
Equipment
- 8x8 inch (20cm) square baking pan
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Whisk
- Sifter
- Popsicle sticks (optional)
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (or unsalted + a pinch of salt)
- 5.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (or semi-sweet)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- extra chocolate chips
- cookie pieces
Decorations
- white chocolate melted (for decorating)
- green food coloring
- Christmas sprinkles
- Popsicle sticks (optional)
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch (20cm) square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to easily lift the brownies later.
- Melt & Mix: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, gently melt the bittersweet chocolate and butter together until smooth and glossy. Stir them well to combine.
- Sweeten It Up: Whisk in the brown sugar until combined, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the batter looks thick and shiny.
- Fold in Dry: Sift the flour and cocoa powder directly into the wet ingredients. Carefully fold them in until just barely combined – be sure not to overmix! If you're adding nuts or other mix-ins, stir them in now.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pan. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs, ensuring a wonderfully fudgy brownie.
- Cool & Cut: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before removing them. Once cooled, carefully lift them out and cut them into festive triangle shapes that look like little Christmas trees.
- Decorate with Joy: Melt white chocolate and tint a portion of it with green food coloring. Drizzle the green chocolate in cheerful zigzag patterns over each brownie tree, creating charming 'garlands.'
- Sparkle & Serve: While the chocolate is still soft, generously add Christmas sprinkles as 'ornaments.' Let the chocolate set completely. For a fun, handheld treat, insert popsicle sticks into the base of each tree. Enjoy your adorable and delicious holiday dessert!
Notes
These delightful Christmas Brownie Trees are a fun and festive treat for the holidays! Feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins or sprinkles.
Nutrition information per serving (1 tree):
Calories: 210 kcal
Total Carbohydrates: 21g
Net Carbohydrates: 19g
Fats: 13g
Protein: 2g
Calories: 210 kcal
Total Carbohydrates: 21g
Net Carbohydrates: 19g
Fats: 13g
Protein: 2g
