Christmas Tree Brownies

By srumbel

I have an addiction to the Cosmic Brownie Christmas Trees. I don’t know what it is about the Christmas Tree ones that are so addicting, but I just can’t get enough of them. Well… I ran out the other day, and decided I would just make my own. However… I cheated and used a box brownie mix, but they still tasted amazing! This is such a fun and easy recipe to make for the holidays, and I think they tasted even better than the packaged brownies from the store.
from sixsistersstuff.com

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz.) box brownies (I used Betty Crocker).
• Ingredients necessary to make brownies.
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1 tablespoon butter (at room temperature).
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 4 drops green food coloring
• Sprinkles for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Bake brownies according to box instructions.
Once the brownies have completely cooled, cut them into triangles. I used a cookie cutter for this process.
Place the cut brownies on parchment paper, or cooling rack so they can be easily removed without sticking.
In a medium sized bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and milk together until smooth.
Then add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until smooth and creamy.
Add 4 drops of green food coloring, and continue to mix until the color is fully mixed in.
Scoop the frosting into a plastic Ziploc bag, and cut a small hole in the corner.
Pipe the frosting over the triangle brownie in a zigzag pattern.
Add sprinkles for ornaments.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serves: 9