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Festive Christmas Brownie Shapes Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Celebrate the holidays with these festive Christmas Brownie Shapes made from a double batch of the Best Ever Chewy Brownies recipe. Baked in a 9×13-inch pan and topped with vibrant buttercream frosting, gel food coloring, and your choice of sprinkles, mini M&Ms, mini chocolate chips, and other edible decorations, these brownies are perfect for a joyful and delicious holiday treat.


Ingredients

Scale

Brownies

  • Double batch of Best Ever Chewy Brownies (all ingredients doubled from original recipe)
  • 9 by 13-inch metal baking pan lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 batch of Best Ever Buttercream Frosting
  • Gel food coloring (various colors as desired)

Decorations

  • Sprinkles
  • Mini M&Ms
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Other edible decorations of choice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Brownie Batter: Make a double batch of the Best Ever Chewy Brownies by doubling all ingredients from the original recipe to ensure enough batter for a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. Line Baking Pan: Line a 9 by 13-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the brownies.
  3. Bake Brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the lined pan and bake according to the original recipe instructions until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  4. Cool Brownies: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan to ensure frosting adheres properly.
  5. Prepare Buttercream Frosting: Make one batch of the Best Ever Buttercream Frosting. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint each with gel food coloring as desired to create festive colors.
  6. Decorate Brownies: Once the brownies are fully cooled, spread the colored buttercream frosting evenly on top. Use sprinkles, mini M&Ms, mini chocolate chips, and other edible decorations creatively to form festive Christmas shapes and designs.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Cut the brownies into desired shapes or squares and serve as a cheerful holiday treat.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting colors without altering texture.
  • Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Customize decorations to match your holiday theme.
  • Storing brownies in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to 3 days.
  • For easier cutting of shapes, gently freeze brownies for 20 minutes before decorating.