Description
These delightful Christmas Tree Brownie Cups are a festive and fun treat that brings holiday cheer to any gathering. Combining the rich flavor of brownies with the whimsy of decorated Christmas trees, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (18.3 oz) box brownie mix, prepared according to the package instructions
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 16 oz container whipped topping
- Green food coloring
- Sprinkles (red and green nonpareils, sanding sugar, etc.)
- 1 cup mini M&Ms
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: Preheat the oven according to the instructions on your brownie mix box. Grease two mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the prepared brownie batter into the mini muffin tins, filling each one about 2/3 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the tops are crinkly. Insert a toothpick into the center—if it comes out with only a few moist crumbs, they’re done.
- Create an Indentation: After baking, press a teaspoon into the center of each brownie to create an indentation. Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing them from the muffin tin.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 40 seconds, stir, and continue heating in 10-second increments, stirring between each, until fully melted.
- Decorate the Rims: Dip the top of each cooled brownie into the melted white chocolate, then immediately dip into a shallow bowl of sprinkles to create a decorative rim.
- Prepare the Frosting: Add several drops of green food coloring to the whipped topping and gently fold until you reach your desired shade of green.
- Pipe the Trees: Using a piping bag fitted with a large piping tip (such as a Wilton 1M tip), pipe the green whipped topping onto each brownie to create a Christmas tree shape.
- Add Decorations: Decorate the whipped topping “trees” with mini M&M “ornaments” or additional sprinkles.
Notes
- If making homemade frosting, use green gel food coloring for a vibrant color without altering the consistency.
- Keep decorations light and small since you’re decorating with whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: (1 brownie cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg