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Festive Christmas Brownie Shapes Recipe

4.6 from 136 reviews

Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas brownie shapes. Using a double batch of the best ever chewy brownies baked in a 9×13-inch pan, these treats are topped with colorful buttercream frosting and decorated with an assortment of sprinkles, mini M&Ms, mini chocolate chips, and other edible decorations. Perfect for holiday parties or as a fun family baking activity, these brownies are both visually delightful and deliciously chewy.

Ingredients

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Brownies

  • Double batch of Best Ever Chewy Brownies (all ingredients doubled from original recipe)
  • 9 by 13-inch metal baking pan lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 batch of Best Ever Buttercream Frosting
  • Gel food coloring (various colors as desired)

Decorations

  • Sprinkles
  • Mini M&Ms
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Other edible decorations of choice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Brownie Batter: Follow the original recipe for the Best Ever Chewy Brownies and double the quantities of each ingredient to make a double batch. Ensure all ingredients are properly mixed to achieve the chewy texture.
  2. Line the Baking Pan: Line a 9 by 13-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy removal and clean-up.
  3. Bake the Brownies: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the lined pan and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter. Let brownies cool completely in the pan.
  4. Prepare Buttercream Frosting: Make one batch of the Best Ever Buttercream Frosting. Divide into portions and tint each with gel food coloring as desired to create festive colors.
  5. Cut Brownies into Shapes: Once the brownies are completely cooled, remove them from the pan and cut into various Christmas-themed shapes using cookie cutters or a knife, such as stars, trees, or snowflakes.
  6. Decorate Brownies: Spread the colored buttercream frosting onto the brownie shapes using a small spatula or piping bag. Decorate with sprinkles, mini M&Ms, mini chocolate chips, and other edible decorations to create festive designs.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the decorated brownies on a platter for your holiday guests and enjoy the chewy, fudgy, and colorful treats.

Notes

  • Ensure brownies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the frosting.
  • Store decorated brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Customize decorations based on your holiday theme or preferences.
  • For easier cutting, chill the brownies slightly before cutting into shapes.

Keywords: Christmas brownies, holiday desserts, chewy brownies, buttercream frosting, festive treats, holiday baking, Christmas cookie cutters