Festive Christmas Brownie Shapes Recipe
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.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24-30 brownie shapes depending on size 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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