Name: Brownie Candy Melt Christmas Trees
Ingredients: 1 box brownie mix (plus required ingredients on the package; choose “fudgy” for best results); Non-stick baking spray; 2 cups green candy melts (or color of choice); Holiday sprinkles, candy stars, or mini M&M’s for decorating; Peppermint: ½ tsp peppermint extract in batter; crushed candy canes on top; Cookie Butter Bliss: Swirl 2–3 tbsp speculoos/biscoff cookie butter in batter; decorate with crushed cookies; Nutty Forest: Fold ½ cup finely chopped toasted pecans or walnuts into batter; Snow-Capped Peaks: Dip only bottom 2/3 of tree in green, fill top 1/3 with white candy melts; Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free: Use GF brownie mix and dairy-free candy melts

Description

Fudgy brownies meet smooth candy melts in adorable, festive tree shapes. Perfect for baking with kids, cookie exchanges, or a show-stopping holiday dessert table.

Ingredients

1 box brownie mix (plus required ingredients on the package; choose “fudgy” for best results)
Non-stick baking spray
2 cups green candy melts (or color of choice)
Holiday sprinkles, candy stars, or mini M&M’s for decorating

Optional Variations:

Peppermint: ½ tsp peppermint extract in batter; crushed candy canes on top
Cookie Butter Bliss: Swirl 2–3 tbsp speculoos/biscoff cookie butter in batter; decorate with crushed cookies
Nutty Forest: Fold ½ cup finely chopped toasted pecans or walnuts into batter
Snow-Capped Peaks: Dip only bottom 2/3 of tree in green, fill top 1/3 with white candy melts
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free: Use GF brownie mix and dairy-free candy melts

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare brownie batter as directed on the package.
Place silicone Christmas tree mold on a baking sheet; spray generously with non-stick spray.

2. Fill & Bake

Fill each cavity ~¾ full. Do not overfill.
Bake 12–15 minutes until tops are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

3. Cool Completely

Let brownies cool in the mold for 15 minutes.
Gently remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

4. Coat with Candy Melts

Melt candy melts per package instructions (microwave in 30-second bursts, stir well).
Thin if necessary with ½ tsp coconut oil per cup.
Pour a thin layer into each mold cavity, press cooled brownie in to coat evenly.

5. Chill & Decorate

Refrigerate 20–30 minutes until candy coating is firm.
Pop out trees and decorate with melted candy “glue,” sprinkles, stars, or M&M ornaments.

Notes

Candy melts too thick: Add a tiny amount of coconut oil or vegetable shortening.
Brownies sticking: Always spray mold and let brownies cool completely.
Make-ahead: Store decorated trees in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days; freeze up to a month.

Nutrition

Calories: 320 kcal 1 tree, 6 trees total
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Protein: 3g