Pin this Festive, fudgy brownie bites topped with vibrant green frosting and sprinkles, these quick Christmas tree hats are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a fun project with kids.
I enjoyed making these with my children who loved decorating the brownie hats with sprinkles and strawberries.
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Ingredients
- For the Brownies: 120 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 70 g (2/3 cup) all-purpose flour, 40 g (1/3 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp salt
- For Decoration: 100 g (3.5 oz) white chocolate melted, Green gel food coloring, 12 strawberries (hulled, washed, and dried), Assorted sprinkles and/or edible stars, 12 small marshmallows (optional for hat base)
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Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a square 20x20 cm (8x8-inch) baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave let cool slightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a bowl whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla whisking until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Sift in flour cocoa powder and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
- Bake Brownies:
- Pour batter into prepared pan smoothing the top. Bake for 20 25 minutes until set but fudgy. Cool completely in the pan.
- Cut Brownies:
- Once cool cut brownies into 12 squares.
- Tint Chocolate:
- In a small bowl tint melted white chocolate with green food coloring.
- Assemble Hats:
- Place a marshmallow on each brownie square if using then set a strawberry (pointed side up) on top to form the hat.
- Decorate:
- Spoon or pipe green chocolate over each strawberry to resemble a Christmas tree. Decorate immediately with sprinkles and/or edible stars.
- Set Chocolate:
- Let set for 10 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until chocolate hardens.
Pin this This recipe has been a holiday staple in our family bringing joy and festive cheer each season.
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Required Tools
20x20 cm (8x8-inch) baking pan Mixing bowls Whisk Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl Parchment paper Knife Piping bag or spoon
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs milk (butter white chocolate) wheat (flour) May contain Soy (in white chocolate) nuts (if added or in chocolate) Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving Calories 185 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 27 g Protein 2 g
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These Christmas tree brownie hats are an easy festive treat sure to impress your guests and delight your family.
Frequently Asked Recipe Questions
- → How can I make the brownies more moist?
Ensure you don't overbake the brownies and consider adding a tablespoon of sour cream or yogurt to the batter for extra moisture.
- → What can I use instead of marshmallows?
You can substitute with small cookies or omit the base entirely and place the strawberry directly on the brownie.
- → Can I prepare these ahead of time?
Yes, brownies can be baked and cooled in advance, then decorated just before serving to keep frosting fresh.
- → How do I tint the white chocolate green evenly?
Use gel-based food coloring added gradually while melting the white chocolate to achieve an even, vibrant green.
- → Are there any nut-free variations?
Omit walnuts and ensure all ingredients are nut-free to keep the brownies safe for nut-sensitive diets.
