Save 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.
This is one of my favorite holiday treats to make with my family because it combines baking and decorating in a fun way that everyone enjoys.
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)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a square 20x20 cm (8x8-inch) baking pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave let cool slightly.
- Step 3:
- In a bowl whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla whisking until smooth.
- Step 4:
- Sift in flour cocoa powder and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
- Step 5:
- Pour batter into prepared pan smoothing the top. Bake for 20 25 minutes until set but fudgy. Cool completely in the pan.
- Step 6:
- Once cool cut brownies into 12 squares.
- Step 7:
- In a small bowl tint melted white chocolate with green food coloring.
- Step 8:
- Place a marshmallow on each brownie square if using then set a strawberry (pointed side up) on top to form the hat.
- Step 9:
- Spoon or pipe green chocolate over each strawberry to resemble a Christmas tree. Decorate immediately with sprinkles and/or edible stars.
- Step 10:
- Let set for 10 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until chocolate hardens.
Save These treats always bring smiles to my family gatherings especially when the kids get to decorate their own hats.
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
Calories 185 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 27 g Protein 2 g per serving
Save These Christmas tree brownie hats make holiday baking joyful and delicious every year.
Kitchen Guide
- → What gives the brownies their fudgy texture?
The balance of butter, eggs, and cocoa powder creates a moist and dense texture that results in fudgy brownies.
- → How is the vibrant green frosting made?
Melted white chocolate is tinted with green gel food coloring to create the bright green frosting used for decoration.
- → Can I prepare these brownies in advance?
Yes, the brownies can be baked and cooled ahead of time, then assembled just before serving to maintain freshness.
- → Are there any optional ingredients for variation?
Chopped walnuts can be added to the batter for a nutty twist or vegan substitutes used for a dairy-free version.
- → What tools are needed to make these festive treats?
A baking pan, mixing bowls, whisk, saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, parchment paper, knife, and piping bag or spoon are required.
- → How can I decorate without marshmallows?
The marshmallows form the hat base but can be omitted or replaced with small cake squares for a similar effect.