🎄 Easy Made Frosted Christmas Brownies – Rich, Fudgy, and Holiday-Ready

Frosted Christmas Brownies ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from holiday dessert lovers)
🍫 Fudgy | 🎀 Festive | 🧡 Crowd-Pleasing
These Frosted Christmas Brownies are the ultimate holiday treat—deep, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with creamy buttercream and colorful festive sprinkles. Perfect for Christmas parties, cookie trays, or gifting in holiday tins, they’re indulgent, easy, and sure to disappear fast!

Why You’ll Love These Frosted Christmas Brownies

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12–16
💰 Budget-Friendly
✨ Flavor: Rich chocolate brownies with sweet, creamy frosting
🎄 Perfect For: Dessert tables, gift tins, holiday parties

Frosted Christmas Brownies Ingredients – Chocolatey & Festive

Brownies:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder

Frosting:

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Red and green holiday sprinkles

How to Make Frosted Christmas Brownies – Fudgy, Sweet, and Festive

Step 1: Make the Brownies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch pan. In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until smooth.

Step 2: Bake to Fudgy Perfection
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Frosting
Beat softened butter with powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1–2 tbsp milk until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency if needed.

Step 4: Frost and Decorate
Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies. Sprinkle generously with red and green holiday sprinkles. Cut into squares and serve.

Optional Toppings That Take It Over the Top

• Crushed candy canes
• Mini chocolate chips
• White chocolate drizzle
• Gold or silver sanding sugar for sparkle

What Everyone’s Saying About These Frosted Christmas Brownies

“These brownies are fudgy, festive, and my kids can’t get enough!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Jessica M.
“The frosting is creamy perfection—love the holiday sprinkles!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Angela T.
“Perfect for cookie exchanges. Everyone asked for the recipe.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Brittany L.

Frosted Christmas Brownies – Rich, Chewy, and Holiday-Ready

These Frosted Christmas Brownies are fudgy, chocolaty, and topped with a festive cream cheese frosting and sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or a sweet treat on Christmas morning.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Cooling 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 large brownies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Brownies:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder

For the Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Red & green holiday sprinkles

Equipment

• 8×8-inch baking pan
• Mixing bowls
• Hand or stand mixer
• Spatula
• Cooling rack

Method

 

Prepare the Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan. Melt butter and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until smooth.

Bake

1. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 22–25 minutes. Cool completely.

Make Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.

Frost & Decorate

1. Spread frosting over cooled brownies and top with red and green sprinkles.

Serve or Store

1. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Notes

For extra richness, fold 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips into the brownie batter.

Make ahead: Frost the next day for cleaner slices.

For a peppermint twist, add 1/2 tsp peppermint extract to the frosting.

FAQ – Frosted Christmas Brownies

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