Christmas Tree Brownies

Name: Christmas Tree Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 brownies
Ingredients: 1 package (16.3 ounces) brownie mix; 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting; 3 to 4 drops green food coloring; Red, white and green sprinkles; Mini candy canes and/or stick pretzels

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 16 brownies

Test Kitchen Approved

Christmas tree brownies use a brownie mix and canned frosting for a fast, kid-friendly treat. Cut, tint, top with sprinkles, and add candy cane or pretzel pieces.

Ingredients

1 package (16.3 ounces) brownie mix
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
3 to 4 drops green food coloring
Red, white and green sprinkles
Mini candy canes and/or stick pretzels

Directions

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Transfer to a wire rack to completely cool. Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut brownies into 16 triangles.
Transfer frosting to a large bowl; tint with green food coloring. Pipe or spread frosting on cooled brownie triangles. Top with sprinkles. Press pieces of mini candy cane or stick pretzels into the bottom to create a tree trunk.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 320 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Christmas tree brownies are a festive treat to bring to a holiday party, and they're easy to make with just a box of brownie mix. Using a candy cane as the trunk and placing red and green M&M's on the frosting make the dessert even cuter! —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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