Christmas Tree Brownies

Christmas tree brownies are a festive, fun treat - perfect for all ages. Chewy chocolate brownies are decorated with white chocolate drizzle and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for your next holiday dessert tray!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings brownies

Calories 183kcal

Author Heather

Equipment

Ingredients

Brownies

½ cup unsalted butter melted
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
¾ cup all purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 ounces white chocolate melting wafers or chocolate chips
sprinkles and mini m&m's optional decorations

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Instructions

Brownies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugars, vanilla, and eggs. Stir until fully combined. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Slowly add to butter mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Pour brownie batter into lined 8x8 pan and bake for 19-23 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove brownies from oven and allow to cool completely. Remove from pan and cut brownies in half. Slice a thin wedge from the edges of each rectangle (about 1 inch on the top, tapering down to the bottom corner). Then, carefully slice brownies into 14 tall triangles (each tree has a 2 inch wide base). Use the photos in the post above as a visual aid.
Arrange brownie trees onto a piece of wax paper or parchment to be decorated.

Decorations

In a small bowl, microwave white chocolate wafers (or chocolate chips) in 30 second increments, stirring until melted and smooth.
Using a spoon, drizzle chocolate across brownies. Optionally, add sprinkles and mini M&M's candies. Allow chocolate to harden before moving or storing.

Notes

The original recipe included ⅛ teaspoon of peppermint extract stirred into the melted white chocolate. Feel free to add this in for a light peppermint flavor.
Brownies will keep for 4-5 days in a sealed container at room temperature.
Dutch cocoa can be substituted with natural cocoa powder.

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