Christmas Tree Brownies
These adorable semi-homemade Christmas Tree Brownies are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. Rich and fudgy brownies are shaped into a tree, adorned with smooth buttercream frosting, and topped with fun holiday sprinkles and M&Ms. These Christmas Tree Brownies are an easy kid-friendly activity that is both fun and delicious!
Servings: 24 brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix; plus everything to make brownies
- 1 tub vanilla frosting
- green food coloring
- sprinkles
- 12 pretzel sticks; cut in half
Instructions
- Line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and coat with non-stick cooking spray. Prepare the brownie mix as directed on box and bake accordingly.
- When brownies are done baking, let them to cool completely and then lift out of the baking dish and place on a large cutting board.
- With a sharp knife, cut the brownies into 3 equal strips (longwise). Then cut 8 triangles out of each stripe (see photos in post). You will have 24 triangles total.
- Press half of a pretzel stick into the bottom of each brownie triangle. Place the brownies on a countertop covered with foil or parchment paper
- Add 4-6 drops of green food coloring to the frosting tub and mix until combined. Add more if you prefer a darker green color. Place the frosting in a large ziplock bag and snip off a small piece of the corner.
- Starting at the top of the brownie triangle, gently squeeze out the frosting in a curvy zigzag and go down the tree. Add as much or little frosting as you wish!
- Add a yellow M&M (or any yellow candy) to the top of the tree and add your favorite sprinkles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To make ahead: Bake brownie base according to box directions, bake, cut into shape and freeze for up to 1 month. When ready to make thaw and then decorate!