Frosted Christmas Brownies Recipe
Delight in these festive Frosted Christmas Brownies, featuring rich, fudgy brownies generously topped with creamy white frosting. Decorate with edible gel food coloring, gold stars, and white pearl sprinkles to create a holiday treat that’s both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for holiday parties and gifting!
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Brownies
- 2 Boxes of Brownie Mix, or a double batch of homemade brownies
Frosting & Decorations
- 1–3 jars of White Frosting (depending on desired coverage)
- Edible Gel Food Coloring (alternative: no artificial dye food coloring)
- Edible Gold Stars
- White Pearl Sprinkles
- Icing Bags
- Frosting Tips
- Prepare the Brownies: Follow the instructions on the brownie mix or prepare your homemade brownie recipe and bake accordingly. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before frosting to prevent melting and ensure smooth application.
- Divide and Color the Frosting: Separate white frosting into several small bowls. Use edible gel food coloring to tint each bowl of frosting different festive colors, such as red, green, and pink. Mix well to achieve vibrant, even colors.
- Load Icing Bags: Fit icing bags with your desired frosting tips. Fill each bag with a different colored frosting to prepare for decorating.
- Decorate the Brownies: Pipe the colored frostings onto the cooled brownies in festive patterns, such as swirls, stars, or stripes. Be creative with your designs to make each brownie unique and colorful.
- Add Sprinkles and Stars: While the frosting is still soft, generously sprinkle edible gold stars and white pearl sprinkles over the top for a sparkling holiday effect.
- Set and Serve: Allow the frosting to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes to 1 hour before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy these festive treats at your holiday gathering!
Notes
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting or sliding frosting.
- Use gel-based food coloring instead of liquid to prevent thinning the frosting.
- Adjust the amount of frosting used based on how thickly you prefer to frost the brownies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free brownie mix and verify that decorations are gluten-free.
Keywords: Christmas brownies, frosted brownies, holiday dessert, festive desserts, white frosting brownies, edible decorations