Description
These Christmas Tree Brownie Cups are a festive and delightful holiday treat perfect for parties and gatherings. Mini brownie bites are baked in muffin tins, topped with green-colored whipped topping piped into Christmas tree shapes, and decorated with colorful sprinkles and mini M&Ms for a fun, edible decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 (18.3 oz) box brownie mix, prepared according to the package instructions
Toppings and Decorations
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 16 oz container whipped topping
- Green food coloring (several drops)
- Sprinkles (red and green nonpareils, sanding sugar, etc.)
- 1 cup mini M&Ms
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: Follow the instructions on your boxed brownie mix to prepare the batter until smooth and ready to bake.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix directions. Grease two mini muffin tins well with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the mini muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are firm and the tops have a crinkly texture. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Create an Indentation: While the brownies are still warm, press a teaspoon gently into the center of each brownie to create a small indentation for the frosting. Let the brownies cool completely before removing them from the muffin tins.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave initially for 40 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 10-second increments, stirring thoroughly between each until fully melted and smooth.
- Decorate the Rims: Dip the top rim of each cooled brownie into the melted white chocolate, then immediately dip into a shallow bowl of sprinkles to create a festive decorative edge.
- Prepare the Frosting: Add several drops of green food coloring to the whipped topping container and fold gently until the color is evenly distributed and reaches your desired shade of green.
- Pipe the Trees: Fit a piping bag with a large decorating tip (such as a Wilton 1M). Pipe the green whipped topping onto each brownie in a Christmas tree shape, layering to create fullness and a festive look.
- Add Decorations: Finally, decorate your whipped topping Christmas trees with mini M&Ms as ornaments and additional sprinkles to enhance their festive appearance.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before decorating to prevent melting whipped topping.
- You can substitute the whipped topping with homemade frosting if preferred.
- Use a variety of sprinkles and edible glitter to customize decorations for your holiday theme.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, use a plastic sandwich bag with the tip cut off as a substitute.
- To melt white chocolate evenly, stirring frequently is essential to avoid burning.
