Christmas Tree Brownies Festive (Printer-Friendly Version)
Easy-to-make Christmas Tree Brownies with creamy green frosting, candy cane trunks, and colorful sprinkles for a festive look.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Brownie Base
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1 box brownie mix, including all required ingredients per package instructions
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Cooking spray for greasing
→ Buttercream Frosting
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170 grams unsalted butter, softened
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480 grams powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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30 milliliters heavy cream
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Pinch kosher salt
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Green food coloring, quantity as needed
→ Decorations
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6 candy canes, cut into 7.5 cm lengths
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Assorted sprinkles for decoration
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a 23 x 33 cm baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 5 cm overhang on the long sides, then grease with cooking spray. Prepare brownie batter as directed on box. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center yields moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth using a hand or stand mixer with paddle attachment. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until combined. Incorporate vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt. Adjust consistency by adding an additional tablespoon of cream if necessary. Mix in green food coloring until the desired shade is achieved. Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a small open star tip.
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Remove the cooled brownies from the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into three long rows, then cut each row into six triangles, totaling eighteen pieces.
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Trim candy canes into 7.5 cm pieces. Insert one piece at the base of each brownie triangle to serve as the tree trunk.
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Pipe zigzagging lines of green frosting across the top of each brownie triangle and embellish with sprinkles to resemble ornaments.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For a thinner consistency of frosting, add an extra tablespoon of heavy cream.
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Use boxed brownie mix to streamline preparation and ensure consistent results.