The holiday season is a magical time filled with sparkling lights, nostalgic flavors, and joyful family traditions. Among the many festive desserts that appear on kitchen counters during December, few treats capture the spirit of Christmas as playfully and deliciously as Christmas Tree Brownie Pops. These charming, handheld brownies shaped like mini Christmas trees are decorated with vibrant icing, edible ornaments, sprinkles, and candy stars. They bring together everything we love about holiday baking: creativity, rich flavors, simple preparation, and a visually delightful result that appeals to kids and adults alike.
Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, preparing classroom treats, planning a cookie-exchange platter, or simply looking for a fun afternoon baking project with the kids, this recipe delivers a crowd-pleasing dessert that is incredibly easy to make yet impressive enough to stand out on any holiday dessert table.
In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find everything you need: the full ingredient list, step-by-step directions, decorating tips, make-ahead suggestions, storage instructions, troubleshooting solutions, and festive variations that let you customize these brownie pops to your holiday style.
Let’s dive into the sweetest Christmas craft you’ll make this season!
🌲 What Are Christmas Tree Brownie Pops?
Christmas Tree Brownie Pops are brownies baked in a traditional pan, cut into triangular shapes, and decorated to resemble Christmas trees. A small stick or candy cane is inserted as the “tree trunk,” transforming each piece into a portable, Instagram-worthy dessert. They are typically coated or drizzled with green icing and adorned with candy ornaments, stars, sprinkles, and edible glitter.
Think of them as a mix between brownies, cake pops, and edible Christmas decorations — simple, adorable, and incredibly delicious.
✨ Why Everyone Loves This Recipe
✔ Fool-proof: Uses boxed brownie mix or homemade — both work beautifully.
✔ Kid-friendly: Children love decorating their own trees.
✔ Perfect for gifting: Wrap individually for teachers, coworkers, or neighbors.
✔ Customizable: Choose any decorations, colors, or candy toppings.
✔ Great for parties: Easy to hold and far less messy than traditional brownies.
✔ Festive & eye-catching: A guaranteed hit on any Christmas dessert table.
🎁 Ingredients for Christmas Tree Brownie Pops
You’ll need the following:
For the Brownies
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1 box brownie mix OR your favorite homemade brownie recipe
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Eggs, oil, and water as required by the box mix
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, enhances flavor)
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½ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional, adds Christmas aroma)
For Decorating
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Green candy melts or green frosting (piped for garland effect)
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Assorted Christmas sprinkles
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Mini M&M’s or small round candies (for ornaments)
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Star-shaped sprinkles for the tree topper
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White chocolate chips or melted white chocolate (for snow drizzle)
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Edible glitter (optional for sparkle)
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Popsicle sticks OR mini candy canes for the tree trunk
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Parchment paper for setting decorations
🎄 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Brownies
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
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Prepare the brownie batter according to the box or homemade recipe.
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Pour the batter into the lined pan and smooth evenly.
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Bake until the edges are firm and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs — avoid overbaking so the brownies stay soft.
PRO TIP: Fudgy brownies hold their shape better than cakey brownies. Slightly underbaking is ideal for cutting clean shapes later.
2. Cool Completely
Allow the brownies to cool entirely before cutting. Warm brownies will crumble.
Placing the pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes stiffens them perfectly.
3. Cut Into Christmas Tree Shapes
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