This year we have some fantastic Christmas themed fun food ideas that are perfect for the Christmas party or for making themed food with the kids. Today we have these funky Christmas tree brownies to share here on The Inspiration Edit. I sure love them. We love googly eyes and these are brilliant.
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- 💖 Why This Recipe Works
- 🥚Ingredients For Christmas Tree Brownies
- 🥚Icing Ingredients
- 🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- 🔪How to Make These Christmas Tree Brownies
- Royal Icing Directions
- Decorating Your Christmas Trees
- 👩🍳 Expert Tips
- 💖 Serving Suggestions
- 🍜 More Fun Dessert Recipes
- Fun and Funky Christmas Tree Brownies
💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Creative & Delicious: Fun and Funky Christmas Tree Brownies turn classic brownies into a festive, edible holiday decoration.
- Great for Parties: These quirky, colorful brownies will be a hit at any holiday party, adding a sweet touch to the dessert table.
- Customizable Toppings: Get creative with your toppings—add mini marshmallows, candy stars, or edible glitter for extra holiday sparkle!
🥚Ingredients For Christmas Tree Brownies
- 1 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 2 C sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅔ C unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 C flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 C chopped walnuts
- 1 9x13 baking pan fitted with parchment paper
- 1 large tree cookie cutter
🥚Icing Ingredients
- 2 C powder sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon cream of tarter
- 1 package of large edible eyes
- black, and green gel food coloring
- 2 disposable piping bags fitted with a #2 tip
- 1 squeeze bottle
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Brownie Base: Use your favorite brownie recipe or a boxed mix; ensure it's baked in a 9x13-inch pan for easy cutting.
- Decorative Icing: Royal icing is recommended for its quick-drying properties, but you can use buttercream frosting if preferred.
- Color Options: Customize the tree color by adjusting the amount of green food coloring in the icing.
🔪How to Make These Christmas Tree Brownies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a large sauce pan, melt butter.
Once melted remove from heat and mix in the sugar, eggs and vanilla until combined.
In a large bowl combine the cocoa, flour, salt and baking powder.
Gradually mix in the cocoa flour mixture into the wet ingredients until combined. Mix in the chopped walnuts.
Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Once baked, cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, cut brownies into trees using the and place onto a cutting board or plate so that it will be easier to decorate.
Royal Icing Directions
Using the standing mixer, combine the egg whites, cream of tarter, powder sugar and vanilla and mix on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
Split the icing into 2 bowls. In the first bowl, add in a few drops of green coloring, mix until combined.
Add in some more food coloring to get the shade you want.
In the second bowl, add in black gel coloring, mix until combined. Place a little bit of icing into each piping bag
Using the remaining green icing, add 2 tablespoons of water and mix until combined. Pour the green icing into the squeeze bottle.
Decorating Your Christmas Trees
- Using the green piping bag, pipe a line all around the trees for the edge.
- Fill in the green with the thinned green icing in the squeeze bottle.
- Place two eyes onto the brownies and let dry for one hour.
- Using the green icing again, pipe an oval for the nose under the eyes.
- Using the black icing, pipe on a smile and eye brows.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use a high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor in your brownies.
- Chill the brownies before cutting to achieve clean, precise shapes without crumbling.
- Press the decorations gently into the frosting to ensure they adhere well without disrupting the design.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with fun and funky Christmas tree brownies:
- Hot Chocolate Bar: Set up a station with various toppings like whipped cream, marshmallows, and peppermint sticks for a cozy beverage pairing.
- Mini Fruit Tarts: Delicate pastry shells filled with creamy custard and topped with fresh berries offer a refreshing contrast to the rich brownies.
- Cheese and Charcuterie Board: A selection of cheeses, cured meats, nuts, and dried fruits provides savory options to balance the sweetness of the brownies.
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Fun and Funky Christmas Tree Brownies
Equipment
- 1 Baking Pan Fitted With Parchment Paper
- 1 Tree Cookie Cutter
- 2 Disposable Pping Bags Fitted With A #2 Tip
- 1 Squeeze Bottle
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter Softened
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs
- 2 tsp. Vanilla
- ⅔ Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 Cup Flour
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Baking Soda
- 1 Cup Walnuts Chopped
Tree Cookie Cutter
- 2 Cups Powder Sugar
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- ½ tsp. Cream Of Tarter
- 1 Package Large Edible Eyes
- Black and Green Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a large sauce pan, melt butter.
- Once melted, remove from heat and mix in the sugar, eggs and vanilla until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the cocoa, flour, salt and baking powder.
- Gradually mix in the cocoa flour mixture into the wet ingredients until combined. Mix in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes. Once baked, cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, cut brownies into trees using the and place onto a cutting board or plate so that it will be easier to decorate.
- Using the standing mixer, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, powdered sugar and vanilla and mix on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- Split the icing into 2 bowls. In the first bowl, add in a few drops of green colouring, mix until combined.
- Add in some more food coloring to get the shade you want.
- In the second bowl, add in black gel coloring, mix until combined. Place a little bit of icing into each piping bag
- Using the remaining green icing, add 2 tablespoons of water and mix until combined. Pour the green icing into the squeeze bottle.
- Using the green piping bag, pipe a line all around the trees for the edge.
- Fill in the green with the thinned green icing in the squeeze bottle.
- Place two eyes onto the brownies and let dry for one hour.
- Using the green icing again, pipe an oval for the nose under the eyes.
- Using the black icing, pipe on a smile and eye brows.
Notes
- Use a high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor in your brownies.
- Chill the brownies before cutting to achieve clean, precise shapes without crumbling.
- Press the decorations gently into the frosting to ensure they adhere well without disrupting the design.
These brownies are adorable. Such a great idea!
Oh thanks. I appreciate your comment.
These look so fun! My kids would love them!
Awesome, these eatable trees look so beautiful and indeed they are perfect snack idea for christmas party. looking forward to bake my trees soon:)
awesome. Do let me know how they turn out.
These are absolutely adorable. I would love to make this for my daughter!
awesome. They are super cute. I think so too!
love these
oh thanks. Glad you like them.