Best 4 Christmas Brownie Trees Recipes

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Christmas brownie trees are an incredibly festive and delicious treat that can add a touch of magic to your holiday celebrations. These towering confections consist of individual brownie layers stacked to resemble Christmas trees, and can be decorated with an array of toppings to create a truly stunning presentation. Whether you're looking for a simple recipe that's perfect for beginners or an elaborate confection that will wow your friends and family, there's a Christmas brownie tree recipe out there just for you. So grab your whisks and spatulas, and let's get started on creating these delightful holiday treats!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES



Chocolate Christmas Tree Brownies image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks
2 teaspoons turbinado sugar
1 teaspoon flake salt
Green frosting and sprinkles, to decorate

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and kosher salt. Add the granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla and eggs and whisk until a few lumps remain. Stir in the chocolate chunks.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar and flake salt. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
  • Cut the brownie in half. Using the tip of a knife, slice in angles making W's with the cut to form triangular pieces. Remove each piece and decorate with frosting and sprinkles as desired.

HOLIDAY TREE BROWNIES



Holiday Tree Brownies image

Cut up brownies to create a fun holiday treat. Decorating is child's play.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
Miniature candy canes (2 inch), unwrapped
1 or 2 drops green food color
1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container)
Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors red and green candy sprinkles or miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides of foil with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie mix batter as directed on box. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 28 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours. Freeze in pan 15 minutes. Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. To cut brownie into triangles, cut into 3 rows. Cut each row into 5 triangles (See More About This Recipe). Set aside leftover pieces for snacking.
  • Break off curved end of candy cane; insert straight piece into bottoms of triangles to make tree trunks.
  • Stir food color into frosting. Spoon frosting into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny bottom corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe frosting over brownies. Sprinkle with decors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

CHRISTMAS BROWNIES



Christmas Brownies image

Move over sugar cookies, the traditional brownie is here to show off with sweet frosting and candy decorations just in time for the Christmas season! I used the Best Brownies recipe and 1/2 of the Special Buttercream Frosting recipe on this site. I do not suggest using different recipes.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Christmas Baking

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 fluid ounces heavy cream, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2 drops green gel food coloring, or as desired
edible candy decorations

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cream shortening for frosting until fluffy. Gradually add confectioner's sugar and continue beating until creamy and well blended. Add 3 ounces cream, vanilla, and salt and blend on low speed until moistened. Add up to 1 more ounce cream if necessary. Beat on high speed until frosting is fluffy.
  • Transfer 1/2 of the frosting into another bowl and mix in green gel food coloring to get your preferred shade of green.
  • Use a tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 8 Christmas trees from the pan of cooled brownies.
  • Pipe green and white frostings onto cooled brownies to look like snow-covered trees. Decorate with candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.1 calories, Carbohydrate 95.9 g, Cholesterol 92.3 mg, Fat 43.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 185.5 mg, Sugar 86.7 g

CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES



Christmas Tree Brownies image

My son, Jeremy, is 36 but acts as if he's 5 when he sees these brownies-I've been making them for more than 30 years! My daughter, Jayme, and my four grandchildren love them, too. If you're short on time, a boxed mix works just fine. -Jeannine Schneider, Fremont, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1 tree.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Green paste food coloring, optional
Assorted nonpareils

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and salt. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing well., Spread into prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until brownie begins to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Lifting with foil, remove brownie from pan. Cut brownie to form a tree (save trimmings for another use). If desired, tint frosting green. Frost tree; decorate as desired. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right brownie mix: A good quality brownie mix will make a big difference in the final product. Look for a mix that is fudgy and rich, and that has a good flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the brownies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the brownies at the right temperature: The brownies should be baked at a moderate temperature so that they have a chance to rise and set properly.
  • Use good quality chocolate: The chocolate chips or chunks that you use in the brownies will make a big difference in the flavor. Use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy eating.
  • Decorate the brownies creatively: Once the brownies are baked and cooled, you can decorate them in a variety of ways. Get creative and have fun!

Conclusion:

Christmas brownie trees are a fun and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They're easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With a little creativity, you can make Christmas brownie trees that are sure to impress your friends and family.

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