Description
These Christmas Tree Brownie Bites are festive mini desserts perfect for holiday parties. Made with fudgy brownie batter baked in a mini muffin tin, they’re topped with green vanilla frosting piped to look like Christmas trees, adorned with colorful sprinkles, and rooted with a cute candy cane trunk. Easy to make and irresistibly adorable, these bites bring cheer to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1 box (18.4 oz) fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box, usually eggs, oil, and water)
Decorations
- 1 cup green-tinted vanilla frosting
- 1/2 cup mini M&Ms or rainbow sprinkles
- 12 small candy canes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Brownie Batter: Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions, combining the mix with the required eggs, oil, and water.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Brownie Bites: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, ensuring they are fully cooked but moist.
- Cool Brownies: Let the brownie bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
- Pipe Frosting: Once cooled, use a piping bag or a spoon to swirl the green-tinted vanilla frosting on top of each brownie bite, shaping it like a Christmas tree.
- Decorate Trees: Add mini M&Ms or rainbow sprinkles on top of the frosting to represent ornaments, distributing evenly.
- Add Tree Trunks: Insert a 1-inch candy cane piece into the bottom of each brownie bite to serve as the trunk of the Christmas tree.
- Serve: Arrange your decorated Christmas Tree Brownie Bites on a platter and enjoy this festive treat with family and friends.
Notes
- You can substitute the boxed brownie mix for homemade brownie batter if preferred for a more personalized flavor.
- Store leftover brownie bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For cleaner frosting edges and easier decorating, chill the brownies briefly before applying frosting.
