Happy Friday! It’s almost Christmas and I’m getting ready with Mickey’s Christmas Tree Brownies! Shaped like a Christmas tree, these decadent chocolate brownies are topped with chocolate fudge frosting, sprinkle lights, and mini M&M Mickey ornaments!
These brownies are perfect for anyone craving chocolate! Given their tree shape, they are quite large, and since they are very rich, you might need to share a serving or eat one in two sittings!
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To start, make the brownie batter by combining the the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Pour in the butter and mix until combined. Add the vanilla and the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition until they’re fully incorporated. Add the flour, and mix until just combined.
Divide the batter into free standing baking cups. For these, I used some tree shaped baking cups from King Arthur Baking. I used the small version, but right now it looks like they only have the large version in stock. You could also use metal or silicone tree shaped pans or other shapes.
Since the tree shaped baking cups were larger, this recipe makes two trees. If you’d like more, you can double it, or you can use smaller tree shapes. If you do use smaller shapes, just check them sooner when they’re baking as they won’t take as long to bake.
Place the baking cups on a sheet pan and bake the brownies at 325 F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, place the cocoa powder in a medium bowl and stir in the melted butter. Add the powdered sugar and milk, and beat until well combined. Stir in the vanilla.
To assemble, place a large spoonful of frosting onto the top of each brownie. Use an offset spatula to smooth the frosting. For the decorations, I used melted white chocolate to make the string for the lights, Wilton lights and ornaments candy sprinkles, and mini M&Ms.
Enjoy Mickey’s Christmas Tree Brownies!
Mickey’s Christmas Tree Brownies
Shaped like a Christmas tree, these decadent chocolate brownies are topped with chocolate fudge frosting, sprinkle lights, and mini M&M Mickey ornaments!
Ingredients
Brownies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
Chocolate Frosting
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
- mini M&Ms
- white chocolate, melted
- ornament sprinkles
Instructions
Brownies
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Preheat the oven to 325 F. Place 2 free-standing baking cups on a baking sheet. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, sift together the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until combined.
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Pour the butter into the sugar mixtures, mixing constantly. Add the vanilla extract and the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition.
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Add the flour and mix just until combined.
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Divide batter between the prepared baking cups. Smooth the tops of each cup before baking.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownie comes out clean.
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Transfer brownies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Frosting
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Place the cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Add the butter and stir to combine.
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Add the powdered sugar and milk and beat on low until combined.
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Stir in the vanilla extract.
Assembly
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Frost the cooled brownies using an offset spatula.
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Top with melted white chocolate, sprinkles, and mini M&Ms.
Recipe Notes
brownie base adapted from Bon Appetit