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Mini Christmas Brownies (Cute, Festive & So Easy!)

 A comforting twist on classic lasagna — all the flavor, none of the layering.

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If you’re building a dessert table, be sure to check out Vegan Cheesecake, mini Christmas cheesecake, and hot chocolate 3 ways for a complete spread.

If you’re looking for an easy, bite-sized Christmas treat that’s perfect for parties, cookie boxes, school events, or snacking — these Mini Christmas Brownies are exactly what you need! They’re fudgy, chocolatey, super festive, and decorated with simple holiday sprinkles or icing.

Even better? You can make them with homemade batter or a brownie mix — either way, they turn out perfect every time.

Let’s bake! 🎅✨

Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 mini brownies
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.9/5)

🎁 Why You’ll Love These Mini Christmas Brownies

  • Ready in under 30 minutes

  • Perfect bite-size holiday dessert

  • Made in a mini muffin pan (super easy!)

  • Works with brownie mix or homemade

  • Great for gifting, parties, or Christmas dessert platters

  • Kids LOVE decorating these

🍫 Ingredients

For the Brownies

  • 1 box brownie mix (18–20 oz)

  • Ingredients required on the box (usually eggs, oil, water)

OR use homemade:

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • ½ cup cocoa powder

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • Pinch of salt

For Decorating

  • Christmas sprinkles (red, green, gold)

  • Melted white chocolate

  • Melted milk or dark chocolate

  • Mini M&Ms

  • Crushed candy canes

  • Powdered sugar (optional)

🧁 How to Make Mini Christmas Brownies

Step 1 — Preheat Oven

Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tray.

Step 2 — Prepare Brownie Batter

Mix your brownie batter (boxed or homemade) until smooth.

Step 3 — Fill the Mini Muffin Pan

Fill each cup ⅔ full.
Tip: Use a small cookie scoop for perfectly even mini brownies.

Step 4 — Bake

Bake 12–15 minutes, or until the tops look set.
For fudgier brownies → bake on the lower end.
For cakier brownies → add 1–2 extra minutes.

Step 5 — Cool

Let them cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.

Step 6 — Decorate

Now the fun part! Try any of these:

✔ Drizzle white chocolate + sprinkle crushed candy canes
✔ Pipe a swirl of green frosting for a mini Christmas tree brownie
✔ Dust gently with powdered sugar “snow”
✔ Add red + green M&Ms
✔ Swirl two chocolates on top for a marbled look

So simple and adorable!

✨ Variations

  • Peppermint Brownies: Add ½ tsp peppermint extract.

  • Brownie Bites with Frosting: Top with buttercream or cream cheese frosting.

  • Grinch Brownies: Green frosting + 1 red heart sprinkle.

  • Hot Cocoa Brownies: Top with mini marshmallows.

  • Triple Chocolate: Mix in chocolate chips before baking.

🧊 Storage

  • Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.

  • Refrigerate for 1 week.

  • Freeze undecorated brownies up to 2 months.

❄️ Pro Tips

  • Don’t overbake — mini brownies dry quickly!

  • Use a silicone mini muffin pan for easy removal.

  • Decorate after they cool so chocolate and frosting stay neat.

  • For shiny brownies, add 1 tbsp hot water to boxed mix.

❓ FAQ

Do I have to use a mini muffin tray?

Yes — it gives the perfect bite-size shape. But you can also bake regular brownies and cut into small squares.

Can I make these ahead?

Yes! Bake the brownies 1–2 days ahead and decorate before serving.

Can kids help decorate?

Definitely — this is a fun family-friendly Christmas recipe.

What brownie mix works best?

Ghirardelli and Betty Crocker always give great fudgy texture.

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