Christmas Brownie Pops Recipe

These Christmas Brownie Pops are an easy and delicious holiday treat that is perfect for decorating with kids. My recipe is a great way to start a fun family tradition using simple ingredients like a brownie mix, royal icing, and cute toppings.

It is never hard for me to find inspiration because I have 2 creative kids who are always coming up with new ideas. This brownie recipe came together because my son loves brownies and during the holiday season I enjoy taking simple treats and dressing them up for Christmas. It is the same reason we love making things like melted snowman cookies or my classic Christmas sugar cookies, where the baking matters just as much as the time we spend together.

This Christmas Brownie Pops recipe is one of the easiest treats to share with family friends and kids. We recently invited friends over for a Christmas Eve party and the kids had such a good time putting these together. I prepared the brownie base ahead of time and set out royal icing in different colors along with bowls of toppings. Watching the kids use their imagination and decorate the brownie bases with their own designs was such a highlight. I recommend making this recipe during the holiday season for a simple and memorable activity.

Why you will love this recipe

• Quick and easy to make: I bake the brownie base earlier in the day and let it cool completely so decorating stays organized. This saves time later and lets me focus on setting up the icing and toppings instead of rushing through baking.
• Easy to decorate: I set out royal icing in different colors along with sprinkles candies and marshmallows so kids can decorate their own brownie pops. Everyone works at their own pace and enjoys creating their own designs.
• Kid friendly taste: The brownies stay soft and chocolatey and pair nicely with sweet icing and crunchy toppings. This combination works well for kids and adults at parties.
• Great for sharing: I serve these brownie pops at holiday parties playdates and family nights. They are easy to pick up easy to serve and fit nicely on a dessert table.

What you will need

• Brownie mix and basics: I use a boxed brownie mix along with the ingredients listed on the box.
• Icing options: I use my homemade royal icing most of the time but store bought icing or buttercream works well too. Having options makes decorating easier.
• Decorations: I set out sprinkles and candies in small bowls. This lets everyone decorate their brownie pops in their own way.

How to make

Preheat and prep: I preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, then prepare a round cake pan or baking dish with non stick cooking spray or parchment paper. I make the brownie batter according to the package instructions and pour it into the prepared pan.

Cool completely: I let the brownies cool to room temperature before removing them from the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack and let them cool completely.

Decorate and serve: Once the brownies are completely cool I decorate them with icing sprinkles and candies, then serve.

Expert tip

Cool before decorating

As you can see this recipe is very straightforward, but I can’t recommend enough letting the brownies cool completely before decorating. A fully cooled brownie base helps the icing stay in place, keeps the decorations from sliding, and makes the brownie pops easier to handle and serve.

More tips to consider:

• I line the pan with parchment paper so the brownies lift out easily and stay intact. This makes cutting and decorating much easier later.
• If I am short on time I grab a tray of prepared brownies from the store and decorate those instead. This is a great shortcut when I still want to make something festive.
• I cut the brownies into even pieces before decorating so they look uniform on the platter. This also helps with portion control when serving kids.
• I always place the cooled brownies on a baking sheet while decorating to keep the mess contained. Cleanup is much easier this way.
• These brownies work well for holidays or any celebration. I decorate them with themed toppings for different seasons or simply spread frosting on top and enjoy them as is.

Recipe variations and add-ins:

• Brownie balls: I bake the brownies in a dish then cut them into 16 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. I insert a candy cane or popsicle stick and coat them with icing before adding decorations.
• Snowmen brownies: I stack 2 or 3 brownie balls on top of each other to make snowmen. I dip them in melted white chocolate to help them stay together.
• Other flavors: I like using chocolate caramel white chocolate or peanut butter brownie mixes for variety. Each one works well with the same decorating steps.
• Make shapes: I press cookie cutters into the baked brownies to create shapes like stars snowmen or candy canes. This works best once the brownies are fully cooled.
• Stick options: When I do not have candy canes I use cake pop sticks or wooden sticks instead. Both hold the brownies securely.

Serving suggestions:

When I make these brownie pops for the holidays I usually decorate them at the kitchen table with my kids while dinner is cooking. I use green frosting and sprinkles to make Christmas trees or white chocolate frosting for snowmen, and I keep things simple by piping frosting from a small zipper bag with the corner cut. We add M&Ms Reese minis marshmallows or chocolate whipped cream depending on what we have, and everyone ends up with a different design which makes serving them more personal.

I like serving these brownie pops after holiday dinners when everyone is hanging around the table. They pair really well with a glass of homemade eggnog for adults or a mug of red velvet hot chocolate for kids. It is an easy dessert that is great for Christmas nights, New Year gatherings or any family get together during the season.

How to store leftovers:

• Store: I keep leftover Christmas brownie pops in an airtight container or a gallon size zip bag in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: I freeze the brownie pops in a freezer bag after wrapping each one in plastic wrap for 2 months. This helps protect them from freezer burn.
• Thaw: I thaw frozen brownie pops in the fridge overnight so the texture and flavor stay ok before serving.

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