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Christmas Tree Brownie Cups Recipe


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  • Author: Recipes Tasteful
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 brownie cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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