CHRISTMAS BROWNIE TREES

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A simple brownie recipe becomes extra special with the addition of green frosting and candy. We bake the brownies in round cake pans to make cutting triangle shapes easy, with no trimmings or waste.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing the pans
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Sixteen 1 1/2-inch pieces candy cane
White and gold sanding sugar and small non-pareil candy-covered chocolates, such as Sno-Caps, for decorating
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Pinch of fine salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 tablespoon whole milk
24 drops green food coloring
1 drop red food coloring

Steps:

  • For the brownies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of two 8-inch round cake pans. Cut two 8-inch circles out of parchment and line the bottoms of the cake pans with the parchment.
  • Stir together the butter, granulated sugar, vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and divide the batter between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops. Bake until the brownies begin to gain a crust around the edges, pull away from the edge and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Let the brownies cool fully in the pans on cooling racks, about 1 hour. Cut each circle into 8 equal triangles with a knife. Use a small offset spatula or pie server to lift each triangle out of the pan.
  • For the American buttercream frosting: Combine the confectioners' sugar, butter and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or in a large bowl if using a handheld electric mixer). Mix on low speed until mostly incorporated. Add the vanilla, increase the speed to medium-high and mix until smooth. Loosen the consistency with milk as desired. Add 24 drops green food coloring and 1 drop red food coloring and mix on medium speed for 1 minute. Set aside.
  • To assemble: Using the tip of a paring knife or a skewer, poke a small hole along the bottom edge of each brownie. Insert a candy cane "trunk" into each hole.
  • Fill the piping bag with the frosting and cut 1/4 inch off the tip. Using a zig-zag motion, pipe the frosting from the base to the tip of each tree. Decorate the trees with the sanding sugars and candy-covered chocolate, as desired.

sneha Mahato
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I can't wait to make these brownie trees again next year. They're a new holiday tradition in my family.


amir junejo
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These brownie trees are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're sure to put a smile on their face.


Manqoba Melusi
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I love how versatile these brownie trees are. You can decorate them any way you want to match your holiday theme.


Ang pasang Sherpa
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These brownie trees are a great way to use up leftover brownies. They're also a fun and festive way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Viraj Ranavansha
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I've made these brownie trees several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.


Mhairi
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These brownie trees are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Ovais Siddiqui
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I'm a professional baker and I have to say, these brownie trees are one of the best Christmas desserts I've ever made.


theo vanway
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I made these brownie trees gluten-free and they turned out great! My friends who are gluten-intolerant were able to enjoy them too.


dev Bahadur rawat
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These brownie trees were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


TAWHID AFRiDI
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved these brownie trees. They were the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness.


Jaylyn Hollander
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These brownie trees were the perfect addition to my Christmas dessert table. They were so pretty and delicious.


Nayon Sarker
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I made these brownie trees for my office potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Seema Zakir
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These brownie trees were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and festive.


Carla Nakhle
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I had a little trouble getting the frosting to stick to the brownies, but other than that, these brownie trees were a success. They were a big hit with my kids.


Abin Tamang
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These brownie trees are so cute and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again for my next holiday party.


Hayden Standifer
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these brownie trees without any problems. They turned out great and my friends loved them!


Talha Sidiqui
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I made these brownie trees for my family and they loved them! The chocolate was rich and decadent, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


DJ Kamal Khanal
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These brownie trees were a hit at my Christmas party! They were easy to make and looked so festive.