Sprinkles, mini M&Ms, mini chocolate chips,or any other edible decorations you like
Instructions
Make the Brownies:
Make a double batch of my Best Chewy Brownies. Simply double all ingredients and bake in a 9 by 13-inch metal baking pan lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Add 3-5 minutes to the recommended bake time. Allow to cool completely. If time allows, chill the brownies for at least a couple of hours or overnight.
Remove the whole slab of cooled brownies from the baking tin, leaving the parchment paper or foil on the bottom. Using a tall metal cookie cutter, stamp out shapes as closely together as possible. Using an offset spatula or paring knife, gently wedge underneath the brownie piece to release it from the parchment paper or foil and remove it neatly from the brownie slab. Gently use your fingers to carefully press the brownie piece out of the cookie cutter (this is easier if the brownies are cold).
Decorate the Christmas Brownies:
Frost each brownie shape as desired, adding festive sprinkles, mini M&Ms, or any other edible decorations you like. The buttercream will begin to dry as it sits, so decorate the cookies as they’re piped so your toppings stick. Serve, or keep inside an airtight container to prevent the edges from drying out.
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Notes
How to Store Christmas Tree Brownies? Brownies taste best the day they are baked and decorated but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the fridge. Please note that the edges of the brownies, once cut, will dry out quickly if not stored inside an airtight container.Can You Freeze Christmas Brownies? For best results, freeze unfrosted brownies (either as a whole slab or as pre-cut shapes). Simply wrap the whole slab or brownie shapes in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge or for a couple of hours at room temperature before decorating and serving.