These Christmas Tree Cosmic Brownies are fudgy, festive, and irresistible. Decadent brownies are topped with a chocolate ganache and fun sprinkles for holiday cheer. Perfect for Holiday parties, cookie swaps, and baking with the kids.
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- Why you'll keep coming back to Christmas Tree Cosmic Brownies
- Everything you need to make Christmas Tree Brownies
- Kitchen Tools To make Cosmic Brownies
- How to make Christmas Tree Cosmic Brownies
- Eileen's Tips for Perfect Cosmic Christmas Tree Brownies
- Vary Ingredients for these Holiday Brownies
- Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips
- More Holiday Sweet Treats
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These Cosmic Christmas Tree Brownies bring you back to childhood with the classic Little Debbie treats, just like these Christmas Tree Cakes
Why you'll keep coming back to Christmas Tree Cosmic Brownies
- Easy Ingredients: You need a few simple ingredients; most of them are pantry staples, so you may not even need to make a trip to the grocery store.
- Affordable: These fudge brownies have a decadent ganache, making them tastier and more affordable than store-bought brownies.
- Cookie Exchange: The perfect treat for decorating at a holiday party for kids and family.
Everything you need to make Christmas Tree Brownies
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- unsalted butter
- semisweet chocolate chips
- granulated sugar/light brown sugar
- pure vanilla extract
- eggs
- cocoa powder
- vegetable oil
- all-purpose flour
- sweetened condensed milk
- green candy melts
- rainbow chip sprinkles
Kitchen Tools To make Cosmic Brownies
- 9" x 13" baking pan with lid
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Parchment Paper
- Wooden Spoon
- Christmas tree cookie cutter
How to make Christmas Tree Cosmic Brownies
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
How to make the cosmic brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Microwave the chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Add the sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, egg yolks, cocoa powder, and vegetable oil, stir until combined.
- Add flour to the chocolate mixture.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
How to make the Ganache
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, condensed milk, and candy melts until smooth.
- Once smooth, remove from the heat and pour over top of the brownies.
Decorate the Copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies
- Quickly spread the ganache over the brownies in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the top with the rainbow sprinkles before the ganache hardens.
- Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out tree brownies
Eileen's Tips for Perfect Cosmic Christmas Tree Brownies
- Make sure that you line your baking dish with parchment paper. This will allow you to remove the brownies smoothly and cleanly.
- Be careful not to overmix the brownie batter after adding the flour. You want to mix it until just combined.
- Don't overbake the brownies; otherwise, you end up with dry brownies. So, watch them closely in the oven.
Vary Ingredients for these Holiday Brownies
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Candy Melts: Can't find green candy melts? You can use red or even chocolate melts instead. They will still work the same.
- Rainbow Chips: If you can't find the rainbow chips, you can also use rainbow sprinkles.
- Cookie Cutter: Don't have a Christmas tree cookie cutter? Use a triangle cookie cutter instead.
- Holiday: This recipe works with any holiday; change the icing color and the cookie cutter shape.
- Ganache: A homemade frosting or store-bought frosting can be used for the brownies
Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Make-Ahead: The brownies can be made up to 3 days ahead and wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container. Decorate with ganache the day of serving them.
Storage - Store the cosmic brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Freezing - You can also freeze the brownies, undecorated, wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in a freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature and then decorate with the ganache before enjoying.
More Holiday Sweet Treats
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Cosmic Brownies Christmas Trees
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Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter , melted
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
Ganache
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 10 ounces green candy melts
- ¼ cup rainbow chip sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine ½ cup unsalted butter and 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips. Melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, until melted and smooth.
- To the chocolate mixture, add 1 cup granulated white sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 2 large eggs, 2 egg yolks , ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ cup vegetable oil. Stir to combine ingredients.
- Stir 1¼ cup all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture. Note 1
- Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Set aside.
How to make the Ganache
- In a small saucepan over low heat, add 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup sweetened condensed milk, and 10 ounces green candy melts, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat.
- Top the cooled brownies with the ganache and spread it over the brownies. Quickly sprinkle the brownies with the ¼ cup rainbow chip sprinkles
- Set aside to cool completely.
- Once cool, use the Christmas tree cookie cutter and cut out trees.
- The Christmas tree brownies are ready to serve.
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