Best Christmas Tree Brownies Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES



Chocolate Christmas Tree Brownies image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks
2 teaspoons turbinado sugar
1 teaspoon flake salt
Green frosting and sprinkles, to decorate

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and kosher salt. Add the granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla and eggs and whisk until a few lumps remain. Stir in the chocolate chunks.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar and flake salt. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
  • Cut the brownie in half. Using the tip of a knife, slice in angles making W's with the cut to form triangular pieces. Remove each piece and decorate with frosting and sprinkles as desired.

CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES



Christmas Tree Brownies image

My son, Jeremy, is 36 but acts as if he's 5 when he sees these brownies-I've been making them for more than 30 years! My daughter, Jayme, and my four grandchildren love them, too. If you're short on time, a boxed mix works just fine. -Jeannine Schneider, Fremont, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1 tree.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Green paste food coloring, optional
Assorted nonpareils

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and salt. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing well., Spread into prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until brownie begins to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Lifting with foil, remove brownie from pan. Cut brownie to form a tree (save trimmings for another use). If desired, tint frosting green. Frost tree; decorate as desired. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

VEGAN CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES



Vegan Christmas Tree Brownies image

Looking for a fun vegan treat for Christmas? Try making these brownies in the shape of Christmas trees. I used pomegranate seeds for the Christmas decorations.

Provided by Rita

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup pomegranate, seeds only, or more to taste
16 candy stars

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a rectangular baking dish.
  • Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Make an indention in the middle and pour in water, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix everything well into a smooth batter. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the surface is no longer shiny and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely.
  • Cut brownies into pointy triangles. Garnish each with pomegranate seeds and place a star-shaped candy on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 42 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

Related Topics