Festive Christmas Brownie Decorating Ideas Recipe
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Frosted Christmas Brownies featuring a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with vibrant red, green, and white star-shaped frosting. Decorated with edible gold stars and white pearl sprinkles, these delightful treats make an eye-catching party platter perfect for Christmas gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 2 boxes brownie mix (approx. 2 x 18 oz each) or double batch homemade brownies
Frosting and Decorations
- 1 to 3 jars white frosting (16 oz per jar)
- Edible gel food coloring (red and green), or natural alternative
- Edible gold star decorations
- White pearl sprinkles
- Icing bags
- Large star frosting tip (such as 1M)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven according to the brownie mix packaging instructions. Lightly grease a 9 inch springform pan with nonstick spray to prevent the brownies from sticking.
- Make the Brownie Batter: Combine both boxes of brownie mix following package instructions or prepare a double batch of your preferred homemade brownie recipe. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake the Brownies: Bake according to the instructions on the brownie mix packages, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Note that baking time may be longer due to the thickness; check for doneness accordingly, typically around 40 minutes.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, release from the springform pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 8 even triangles to create festive shapes.
- Prepare Colored Frostings: In separate small bowls, mix white frosting with red food coloring in one bowl and green food coloring in another until desired shades are achieved. Leave some frosting white for variation.
- Fill Icing Bags: Transfer the red, green, and remaining white frostings into separate icing bags fitted with a large star tip (such as 1M) for decorating.
- Decorate Brownies: Pipe green frosting onto brownies designated as Christmas tree shapes, decorating them with white pearl sprinkles and edible gold star decorations to mimic ornaments and tree toppers. For Santa hat designs, alternate piping with red and white frosting for the classic festive look.
- Serve: Arrange the decorated brownies on a platter for a festive presentation and serve at your holiday gatherings.
Notes
- The baking time may vary depending on your oven and thickness of the brownies; always check doneness with a toothpick.
- Use natural food coloring alternatives if preferred to avoid artificial dyes.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding of decorations.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
