Name: Frosted Christmas Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (optional); Frosting:; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons milk or cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Green or white food coloring (optional); Holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes for topping

Description

These Frosted Christmas Brownies are fudgy, rich, and topped with creamy frosting and festive sprinkles! 🎄🍫 Perfect for holiday parties, cookie trays, or as an edible gift.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (optional)
Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Green or white food coloring (optional)
Holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Add flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting: beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Tint with food coloring if desired.
Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies and top with sprinkles or candy cane pieces.
Cut into squares and serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

💡 Tip: Chill frosted brownies before slicing for clean edges. These brownies freeze beautifully for make-ahead holiday treats!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert, Holiday, Bars & Brownies
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 280
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: frosted brownies, christmas brownies, holiday desserts, chocolate brownies, festive treats, christmas baking