Christmas Tree Gingerbread Brownies

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies flavoured with warm gingerbread spices, cut into Christmas trees, and decorated with green icing and colourful sprinkles. These easy Christmas brownies are perfect for holiday baking, gifting, and festive celebrations.

There is something magical about baking during Christmas. The aroma of chocolate, butter, and warm spices filling the kitchen instantly brings in the festive mood. And when the brownies are shaped like little Christmas trees, they become even more special!

These Christmas Tree Gingerbread Brownies are a fun twist on traditional brownies. They combine the richness of dark chocolate and cocoa with the comforting flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

Once baked and cooled, the brownies are cut into triangles, decorated with green icing, and finished with colourful sprinkles. The result is a batch of adorable Christmas tree brownies that both kids and adults will love.

Whether you are planning a Christmas party, preparing homemade edible gifts, or simply looking for an easy festive dessert, these brownies are worth trying.

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About These Christmas Tree Gingerbread Brownies

These gingerbread brownies bring together two delicious favourites: chocolate brownies and classic gingerbread flavours.

The brownie base is rich, chocolatey, and gently spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and dry ginger powder. The spices add warmth without overpowering the chocolate.

After baking, the brownies are cooled and cut into triangular pieces. A little green icing piped over the top transforms them into charming Christmas trees. Add colourful sprinkles, and you have a festive dessert ready for your Christmas table.

What I particularly love about this recipe is that you do not need a special Christmas tree-shaped baking pan. A regular square baking pan works perfectly. Just bake the brownies, cut them into triangles, and decorate.

These easy Christmas brownies are also a wonderful baking project to enjoy with children during the holiday season.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy Christmas dessert: No special-shaped baking pan is required.
• Rich chocolate flavour: Dark chocolate and cocoa give the brownies a deliciously intense taste.
• Warm gingerbread spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger add a lovely festive aroma.
• Fun Christmas tree shape: Simple triangular brownie pieces become beautiful edible trees.
• Perfect for kids: Decorating the brownies with icing and sprinkles is great fun.
• Ideal for gifting: Pack the decorated brownies in festive boxes or treat bags.
• Great for Christmas parties: They make a lovely addition to a holiday dessert table.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Gingerbread Brownies

• Dark or semi-sweet chocolate: Use good-quality chocolate for a rich and deep chocolate flavour. You can choose dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate according to your preference.
• Unsalted butter: Butter adds richness, moisture, and a tender texture to the brownies.
• Castor sugar: Fine sugar blends easily into the batter and provides sweetness.
• Dark cocoa powder: Cocoa powder intensifies the chocolate flavour and gives the brownies their deep colour.
• Eggs: Eggs provide structure and moisture. They also help create the characteristic brownie texture.
• All-purpose flour: Flour binds the ingredients together and gives the brownies enough structure to hold their shape when cut.
• Cinnamon powder: Cinnamon adds a warm, sweet, and aromatic flavour.
• Nutmeg powder: Nutmeg brings a gentle, earthy warmth to the gingerbread spice blend.
• Dry ginger powder: Ginger gives these brownies their classic gingerbread flavour.
• Vanilla extract: Vanilla enhances the chocolate and spices.

For the Green Icing

• White chocolate: Melted white chocolate adds sweetness and richness to the icing.
• Whipping cream: Cream helps create a smooth, soft icing that can be piped over the brownies.
• Green food colouring: A few drops give the icing its festive Christmas tree colour.
• Coloured sprinkles: Use your favourite sprinkles to decorate the trees like Christmas ornaments.

How to Make Christmas Tree Gingerbread Brownies

1. Prepare the Baking Pan

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper. Leave a little overhang on the sides so you can easily lift the brownies out after baking.

A square pan is ideal because it makes cutting the brownies into triangles easier.

2. Melt the Chocolate and Butter

Add the chopped chocolate and unsalted butter to a microwave-safe bowl.

Melt them together in short intervals, stirring between each interval. You can also melt them using a double boiler.

Stir until the mixture is smooth. Set it aside to cool slightly.

Avoid adding very hot chocolate and butter to the eggs, as the heat may affect the mixture.

3. Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together – castor sugar, all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, dry ginger powder.

Mix well so the spices are evenly distributed throughout the flour.

4. Prepare the Brownie Batter

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the slightly cooled chocolate and butter mixture. Stir until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until you have a smooth brownie batter.

Do not overmix. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour and affect the texture of your brownies.

5. Bake the Brownies

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Gently tap the pan on the kitchen counter to release large air bubbles.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with a few moist crumbs.

The baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of your baking pan.

For rich, fudgy brownies, avoid overbaking.

6. Cool and Cut into Christmas Trees

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.

Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper and place them on a cutting board.

Cut the brownies into triangular pieces to resemble Christmas trees.

You can also trim the edges first to make the triangles more uniform. Save the leftover brownie pieces for snacking!

How to Make Green Icing

1. Melt the white chocolate using a microwave or double boiler.
2. Allow it to cool slightly.
3. Whip the cold whipping cream until it begins to thicken.
4. Add the melted white chocolate and gently combine.
5. Add a few drops of green food colouring.
6. Continue whipping until the icing reaches a suitable piping consistency.

Important: Make sure the melted chocolate is not hot when added to the cream. The icing should be thick enough to hold its shape when piped. If the icing is too soft, chill it briefly before decorating.

How to Decorate Christmas Tree Brownies

Transfer the green icing into a piping bag fitted with a small nozzle. Pipe the icing over each brownie triangle in a zigzag pattern, starting from the top and moving towards the bottom.

Add colourful sprinkles to resemble Christmas ornaments.

You can also use:

• Silver sugar pearls
• Mini chocolate chips
• Edible stars
• Crushed candy cane pieces
• Festive Christmas sprinkles

Allow the icing to set before arranging the brownies on a serving platter.

How to Serve Christmas Tree Gingerbread Brownies

These brownies are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them with:

• A cup of hot chocolate
• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• A drizzle of chocolate sauce
• A festive dessert platter

They also make lovely homemade Christmas gifts. Arrange the brownies in a box lined with parchment paper and add a festive ribbon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these brownies without a Christmas tree-shaped pan?

Yes! You can make these Christmas tree brownies in a regular square or rectangular baking pan. Once the brownies have cooled, cut them into triangles and decorate them with green icing.

Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?

Yes. Milk chocolate can be used, although the brownies will have a sweeter and milder chocolate flavour.

How do I get clean brownie triangles?

Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting. A sharp knife helps create cleaner edges. You can wipe the knife between cuts for a neater finish. You can also use triangle or Christmas tree shape cookie cutter too.

Can I decorate these brownies in advance?

Yes. You can decorate them a few hours before serving. Store them in an airtight container in a cool place, or refrigerate them if the icing requires it.

Can I use different decorations?

Of course! Use colourful sprinkles, edible stars, sugar pearls, crushed candy cane pieces, or mini chocolate chips to decorate your festive Christmas brownies.

A Festive Treat for Your Christmas Table

These Christmas Tree Gingerbread Brownies are a delicious way to bring some extra cheer to your holiday baking. They have everything I love in a festive dessert—rich chocolate, warm spices, a little creativity, and lots of colourful decorations.

The best part is that you can make them using a simple brownie recipe and transform them into adorable Christmas trees with just a knife, some green icing, and sprinkles.

So, put on your favourite Christmas music, preheat the oven, and get baking!

Happy Christmas baking!

Yield: 12

Christmas Tree Gingerbread Brownies Recipe

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Bring a little extra Christmas magic to your baking this holiday season with these adorable Christmas Tree Gingerbread Brownies!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Cooling & Decoration Time 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

For Brownies

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• 150g Dark or Semi sweet Chocolate, chopped
• ¾ cup Butter, unsalted
• 1 cup Castor Sugar
• 2 tbsp. Dark Cocoa powder
• 3 large Eggs
• ¾ cup All purpose flour
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon powder
• ½ tbsp. Nutmeg powder
• 1 tsp. dry Ginger powder
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

For Icing

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• 100g White chocolate chopped
• 2 tbsp. Whipping Cream
• Few drops green coloring
• Coloured sprinkles

Instructions

Recipe For Christmas Tree Gingerbread Brownies

1. Prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 175°C/350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
2. Melt chocolate and butter: Add the chopped chocolate and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the castor sugar, dark cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and dry ginger powder.
4. Combine the wet ingredients: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the slightly cooled chocolate and butter mixture. Stir until smooth and well combined.
5. Make the batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fill the pan: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Gently tap the pan on the kitchen counter to release any large air bubbles.
7. Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake if you want soft, fudgy brownies.
8. Cool completely: Place the pan on a wire rack and allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting.
9. Cut into Christmas trees: Once completely cool, remove the brownies from the pan. Cut them into triangles to create Christmas tree shapes.

Make the Green Icing

1. Melt the white chocolate: Melt the chopped white chocolate in a microwave or using a double boiler. Stir until smooth and allow it to cool slightly.
2. Whip the cream: Add cold whipping cream to a chilled bowl and whip until it starts to thicken.
3. Add white chocolate and colour: Add the melted white chocolate and a few drops of green food colouring. Continue whipping until the icing reaches a thick, piping consistency.

Decorate the Brownies

1. Transfer the green icing into a piping bag.
2. Pipe the icing over each brownie in a zigzag pattern, starting at the top and working towards the bottom to create the look of Christmas tree branches.
3. Decorate with colourful sprinkles to resemble Christmas tree ornaments.
4. Allow the icing to set slightly before serving.
5. Add love to make these brownies taste 'Yummy'.

Notes

Use good-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate for a rich chocolate flavour.

Make sure the melted chocolate and butter mixture has cooled slightly before adding the eggs.

Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour.

For fudgy gingerbread brownies, avoid overbaking. The toothpick should have a few moist crumbs attached.

Cool the brownies completely before cutting so the Christmas tree shapes hold properly.

For neater cuts, use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts.

You can use any colourful sprinkles you have on hand for decorating.

Crushed candy cane pieces can also be sprinkled over the icing for an extra festive touch.

If you don't have a Christmas tree-shaped cutter, simply cut the brownies into triangles.

Storage

Store the decorated brownies in an airtight container.

If your kitchen is warm or the icing is soft, refrigerate the brownies and bring them to room temperature for a short while before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 388Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 127mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 1gSugar: 33gProtein: 4g

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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