Frosted Christmas Brownies are the ultimate festive treat to bring holiday cheer to your kitchen and delight your loved ones. With a rich, fudgy brownie base and whimsical red green and white frosting decorated like Christmas trees and Santa hats these brownies bring joy with every bite. They are simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough for a holiday party or cozy movie night. In just a few steps you can transform ordinary brownies into holiday magic that captures the spirit of Christmas on a plate. These sweet triangles will make your celebrations warm enjoyable and memorable, delicious festive moments.
Why You’ll Love These Frosted Christmas Brownies
Frosted Christmas Brownies combine the best of two worlds: the deep rich flavor of a classic brownie with the playful festive vibe of cookie-style decorated desserts. If you love fuss free baking that still looks like it belongs in a bakery window, this recipe fits the bill. You don’t need to master complex pastry techniques or fancy decorations. A simple brownie mix (or your favorite homemade version), a few jars of frosting, and a handful of sprinkles and stars turn these treats into holiday showstoppers. They are perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or a cozy movie night with loved ones. The color contrast of red green and white frosting on dark chocolate brownie makes every slice look like a little edible gift. And best of all you can get creative with frosting designs to suit your holiday mood.
Ingredients
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2 boxes of brownie mix (or enough homemade batter for a double‑batch)
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Cooking spray or a little butter/oil to grease a 9 inch springform pan
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1 to 3 jars of white frosting (depending on how thick you like your frosting)
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Edible gel food coloring — red and green (or a natural food coloring alternative if you prefer no artificial dyes)
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Edible gold stars
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White pearl sprinkles
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Icing bags
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Frosting tip (large star tip such as 1M)
Step by Step How to Make Frosted Christmas Brownies
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Preheat your oven according to the instructions on your brownie mix box (or based on your homemade brownie recipe). Grease a 9 inch springform pan thoroughly with cooking spray or butter/oil.
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Prepare the brownie batter. If you are using two boxes of mix, combine them as directed on the packaging. For homemade brownies, double the batch so you have enough batter for a thicker base. Pour the batter into the greased springform pan and spread evenly.
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Bake the brownies for the time specified on the package or recipe, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. This cooling step is important so frosting does not melt when applied.
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Remove the cooled brownies from the pan and place them on a cutting board. Cut the brownie slab into 8 equal triangular pieces.
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In one small bowl mix some of the white frosting with red food coloring until you reach a bright festive red shade. In a second small bowl mix white frosting with green food coloring until you reach a vivid green. You may leave a portion of white frosting uncolored if you like.
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Fill separate icing bags with red frosting, green frosting, and plain white frosting. Attach a large star frosting tip such as 1M to each bag to get nice textured swirls.
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Decorate each triangle. For Christmas tree brownies, pipe green frosting in a zigzag tree pattern. Add edible gold stars at the tip as tree toppers and scatter white pearl sprinkles as snow or ornaments. For Santa hat brownies, use red frosting for the hat body and white frosting for the trim and pompom.
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Once decorated, place brownies on a platter. Let frosting set for a few minutes before serving so decorations stay intact.
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Serve with a glass of milk or a warm holiday beverage and enjoy the festive treat.
Helpful Tips
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Make sure brownies are completely cooled before frosting. Warm brownies will melt the frosting and ruin the design.
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For cleaner cuts, wipe your knife between slices to avoid fudgy crumbs mixing with the clean edges.
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If you want neat frosting patterns, pipe slowly and steadily. Practice piping on parchment paper first if you are new to using icing bags.
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For richer flavor, you can brush a thin layer of melted chocolate or ganache on top of brownies after baking and before frosting. That adds an extra chocolate layer beneath the festive decorations.
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To make cutting easier, chill the brownie slab for 15–20 minutes after baking and before slicing; chilled brownies cut more cleanly.
Substitutions And Variations
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Gluten free brownies Use a gluten free boxed mix or homemade blend suitable for gluten free baking — the frosting decorations remain the same.
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Dye‑free option Replace gel food coloring with natural food coloring such as beet powder for red tones and spinach powder for green.
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Mini brownie bites Instead of a big slab, bake brownies in a muffin pan for individual bite sized pieces. Frost each after cooling for easy single servings.
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Different decorating themes Skip holiday colors and decorate for other occasions: pastel frosting for Easter, orange and black for Halloween, or school colors for birthdays.
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Nutty twist Stir chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or dried fruit into brownie batter for added texture and flavor under the frosting.
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Flavor‑infused frosting Mix a little mint extract into green frosting for a peppermint flavor, or a drop of almond or vanilla extract for extra aroma.
Storage Instructions
Once decorated, store the Frosted Christmas Brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If your home is warm or humid, refrigerate them — the frosting will hold up well but refrigeration may slightly firm the brownies. For longer storage freeze undecorated cut brownies in a single layer wrapped in plastic wrap and foil for up to 3 months. When ready to serve thaw at room temperature completely then frost and decorate as directed. Decorated brownies can also be frozen, but sprinkles and edible stars may shift — a better option is to freeze plain brownies and decorate later for best presentation.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition will vary depending on the brownie mix and frosting you use. Rough estimate per decorated triangle (assuming 8 pieces total):
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Calories: 300 to 400
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Total fat: 8 to 15 grams
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Saturated fat: 4 to 7 grams
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Carbohydrates: 45 to 55 grams
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Sugars: thirty to 40 grams
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Protein: 2 to 4 grams
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Sodium: depends on the mix but roughly 150 to 250 milligrams
Serving Suggestions
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Arrange decorated brownies on a festive platter with holiday napkins and serve alongside a warm drink like hot cocoa or spiced tea.
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Pair brownies with a scoop of vanilla or peppermint ice cream for a more decadent dessert.
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For a party tray, add some plain brownies alongside frosted ones so guests who prefer simpler treats have a choice.
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Use them as a dessert for a holiday movie night — their festive shape and colors bring extra joy to seasonal films.
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You can also wrap individual triangles in clear cellophane bags tied with ribbon — they make adorable edible gifts or stocking stuffers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Frosted Christmas Brownies
Can I use homemade brownie batter instead of boxed mix
Yes you absolutely can. The recipe is designed to work with either boxed brownie mix or a double batch of your favorite homemade recipe. As long as the batter yields enough to fill a 9 inch springform pan and produce a thick slab you will get delicious results.
Do I have to use a springform pan
A springform pan makes removal easier but you can also use a regular 9 inch square or round baking pan. If you use a regular pan, you may need to line it with parchment paper or grease it well and carefully invert brownies onto a cutting board after baking and cooling.
How far in advance can I bake these brownies
You can bake plain brownies a day or two ahead and store them tightly covered at room temperature. Frost and decorate them the day you plan to serve for best presentation. If you decorate ahead of time store in an airtight container and serve within 2 days for fresh taste.
What if I do not have edible gold stars or pearl sprinkles
No problem. You can substitute with holiday themed sprinkles, colored sugar crystals, small candy bits, or skip sprinkles altogether and let the frosting design shine. The brownies will still taste great and look festive.
Can I make mini individual frosted brownies instead of triangles
Absolutely. Using a muffin pan to bake mini brownies works wonderfully. Once cooled simply pipe frosting on each mini brownie and decorate. They are perfect for parties or events because guests can grab single servings.
Are these suitable for children or parties
Yes. Because the recipe uses familiar ingredients — brownies and frosting — kids and adults alike tend to love them. Just be mindful of sugar and portion size since frosting adds extra sweetness.
Final Thoughts
Thank you for trying this Frosted Christmas Brownies recipe. I hope making these brings some extra holiday spirit to your kitchen and smiles to the faces of everyone who gets a bite. I truly love how simple ingredients and easy steps transform into a dessert that feels festive, fun, and special. Whether you are baking for a party family gathering or a cozy movie night these brownies are an easy way to share joy and sweetness. Enjoy the bright frosting colors the crunch of sprinkles and the warm rich chocolate under it all. Happy baking and may your holidays be filled with flavor joy and celebration.
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Frosted Christmas Brownies
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 decorated brownie triangles 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Frosted Christmas Brownies are a festive and easy-to-make treat perfect for holiday parties, gift trays, or cozy movie nights. Rich chocolate brownies are cut into triangles and decorated with colorful frosting and holiday sprinkles for a fun, kid-friendly dessert everyone will love. Make this cheerful recipe part of your holiday tradition!
Ingredients
2 boxes of brownie mix (or enough homemade batter for a double batch)
1–3 jars of white frosting
Red gel food coloring
Green gel food coloring
Edible gold stars
White pearl sprinkles
Cooking spray or oil (for greasing pan)
Icing bags
Frosting tip (large star tip, such as 1M)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven according to the instructions on your brownie mix box (or based on your homemade brownie recipe). Grease a 9 inch springform pan thoroughly with cooking spray or butter/oil.
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Prepare the brownie batter. If you are using two boxes of mix, combine them as directed on the packaging. For homemade brownies, double the batch so you have enough batter for a thicker base. Pour the batter into the greased springform pan and spread evenly.
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Bake the brownies for the time specified on the package or recipe, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. This cooling step is important so frosting does not melt when applied.
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Remove the cooled brownies from the pan and place them on a cutting board. Cut the brownie slab into 8 equal triangular pieces.
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In one small bowl mix some of the white frosting with red food coloring until you reach a bright festive red shade. In a second small bowl mix white frosting with green food coloring until you reach a vivid green. You may leave a portion of white frosting uncolored if you like.
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Fill separate icing bags with red frosting, green frosting, and plain white frosting. Attach a large star frosting tip such as 1M to each bag to get nice textured swirls.
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Decorate each triangle. For Christmas tree brownies, pipe green frosting in a zigzag tree pattern. Add edible gold stars at the tip as tree toppers and scatter white pearl sprinkles as snow or ornaments. For Santa hat brownies, use red frosting for the hat body and white frosting for the trim and pompom.
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Once decorated, place brownies on a platter. Let frosting set for a few minutes before serving so decorations stay intact.
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Serve with a glass of milk or a warm holiday beverage and enjoy the festive treat.
Notes
You can use homemade brownie batter if preferred — just double your usual recipe.
Chill brownies before cutting for cleaner slices.
Natural food coloring can be used as an alternative to artificial dyes.
Great for making ahead — bake the brownies a day early and decorate before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes + Time: 30 minutes (cooling and decorating)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 triangle
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 3g