Christmas Brownies

These Christmas Brownies are decadently rich, fudgy, and adorned with festive holiday spirit! Whether made from scratch or with your favorite boxed mix, they’re embellished with homemade vanilla frosting and colorful peppermint candies.

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of holiday baking, especially when it involves a batch of fudgy, festive Christmas Brownies! My personal favorite boasts the perfect combination of richness, chewiness, and a generous topping of peppermint candies. If you prefer, you can also decorate them with red and green sprinkles or M&Ms – either way, they’re sure to steal the show on your dessert table.

Christmas Brownies are a perennial favorite, ideal for any holiday season. They come together swiftly – you can even opt for a box mix for added convenience – and are perfect for gatherings, parties, or cookie exchanges. Plus, they’re easily customizable with your preferred toppings.

Ingredients Needed

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• Unsweetened Chocolate
• Vegetable Oil
• Egg
• Granulated Sugar
• All-Purpose Flour
• Andes Peppermint Candies
• Butter
• Powdered Sugar
• Milk
• Vanilla Extract

How To Make Christmas Brownies

1. Make Brownies. Combine melted chocolate and oil until smooth. Mix in eggs and sugar until well incorporated. Add flour and fold in chopped peppermint candy.
2. Bake. Pour the brownie batter into a lined or greased 8-inch square pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, then let them cool completely.
3. Make Frosting. Beat together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and spreadable.
4. Decorate. Once the brownies have cooled, spread the frosting over the top and sprinkle with remaining peppermint candies.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• Crackly Top. Achieve that coveted crackly top by thoroughly mixing the eggs and sugar together. Vigorous stirring is key – no need for a mixer, just use a spatula and beat well.
• Over Mixing. Be cautious when adding the flour and peppermint candies to avoid changing the brownies’ texture. A few white streaks are fine when folding in the candies.
• Shortcut. Opt for your favorite box mix for brownies or frosting to save time. However, homemade brownies and frosting are worth the extra effort for that homemade touch.
• Decorating. I used Andes Peppermint Crunch Candies for this recipe, but feel free to use any peppermint candy of your choice. Consider Christmas M&Ms or sprinkles for added variety.

Storage

To store brownies, line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and slicing. Place the brownies back in the pan and cover with foil. They will stay fresh at room temperature for 3-4 days.