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Everyone loves the Christmas Tree Cakes but I love the Cosmic Brownie Christmas Trees!  The fudgy brownie topped with that green ganache and colorful chocolate chips has a place in my heart and now I can make them at home!

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I promise your whole family will love these Cosmic Brownie Christmas Trees.  

You will want to make these Christmas Cake Balls again and again! We do!

You will love this recipe because it is

• Easy and fast.
• Family-friendly.
• Perfect for the holidays
• Full of flavor.
• Easy dessert.
• Festive and fun!

Just start with a few ingredients.

Make the batter.

Make the ganache.

Frost the brownies.

Add rainbow chips.

Cut into trees.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Of course! You can make these the day before.

Can I use a box brownie mix?

Of course but this recipe makes the perfect brownies that are moist and chewy but feel free to use a box mix to save time!

How to store these?

In an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Ingredients used

• Granulated sugar- Any sweet treat needs sugar!
• Brown sugar- Helps give the brownies a rich flavor and soft texture.
• Vanilla extract- For flavoring.
• Eggs- The extra egg yolks give these brownies a nice richness.
• Butter- You can use salted butter or unsalted butter.
• Semisweet chocolate chips- You need to use semi-sweet chocolate chips I would not recommend using milk chocolate chips.
• Vegetable oil-  This helps the brownies stay moist and chewy.
• All-purpose flour-  Just a bit for these fudgy brownies.
• Cocoa powder-  Unsweetend cocoa powder is what this recipe calls for.
• Sweetened condensed milk- This is for the ganache on top.
• Green candy melts-  These give the brownies that classic green top.
• Rainbow chocolate chips-  No cosmic brownie is complete without those classic rainbow chips.

How to make these Cosmic Brownie Christmas Trees

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl microwave safe bowl combine the ½ cup of butter and chocolate chips.
4. Melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth. 
5. To the chocolate add your sugars, vanilla, eggs, cocoa powder and oil. 
6. Stir until combined.
7. Stir in the flour.
8. Spread the brownie batter into the pan. 
9. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, make the ganache. 
11. To a small sauce pan add your 4 tablespoons of butter, sweetened condensed milk and candy melts.
12. Over low heat stir until all melted and smooth.
13. Remove the brownies from the oven and top with the ganache and spread over the brownies.
14. Quickly top with the rainbow chips.
15. Set aside to cool completely.
16. Once cool you can take your Christmas tree cookie cutter and begin to cut out trees and set aside.
17. Serve!
18. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

     

    If you’re all about fun, festive holiday desserts that look great and taste even better, these sweet treats fit right in with Cosmic Brownie Christmas Trees — perfect for holiday trays, parties, or cozy dessert nights.

    • Fudge Topped Sugar Cookies: Holiday sugar cookies piled high with glossy chocolate fudge and colorful holiday candies for a classic seasonal treat.

    • Christmas Rocky Road Candy: Rich, chocolatey candy loaded with marshmallows and festive mix-ins — a classic holiday favorite that’s great for gifting.

    • Christmas Crack Candy: Salty-sweet cracker toffee coated in chocolate and festive toppings — addictive and perfect on dessert trays.

    • Cranberry Fluff: Creamy, sweet holiday dessert with bright cranberry notes — a cool, nostalgic salad-style sweet that adds color to any table.

    • Grinch Stained Glass Cookies: Playful, colorful sugar cookies with translucent candy centers inspired by the Grinch — fun for kids and adults alike.

    • Christmas Lush: Layers of creamy, sweet holiday flavor with peppermint and festive toppings — a showstopping holiday dessert everyone loves.

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Cosmic Brownie Christmas Trees

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Everyone loves the Christmas Tree Cakes but I love the Cosmic Brownie Christmas Trees!  The fudgy brownie topped with that green ganache and colorful chocolate chips has a place in my heart and now I can make them at home!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs plus 2 yolks
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• Ganache
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 10 ounces green candy melts
• ¼ cup rainbow chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl microwave safe bowl combine the ½ cup of butter and chocolate chips.
3. Melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth. 
4. To the chocolate add your sugars, vanilla, eggs, cocoa powder and oil. 
5. Stir until combined.
6. Stir in the flour.
7. Spread the brownie batter into the pan. 
8. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, make the ganache. 
10. To a small sauce pan add your 4 tablespoons of butter, sweetened condensed milk and candy melts.
11. Over low heat stir until all melted and smooth.
12. Remove the brownies from the oven and top with the ganache and spread over the brownies.
13. Quickly top with the rainbow chips.
14. Set aside to cool completely.
15. Once cool you can take your Christmas tree cookie cutter and begin to cut out trees and set aside.
16. Serve!

Notes

• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• You can also use sprinkles instead of the colored chocolate chips.
• You can also slice these into triangles instead of using a cookie cutter.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 624Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 137mgCarbohydrates: 87gFiber: 2gSugar: 66gProtein: 5g