Easy Santa Hat Brownies
Easy Santa Hat Brownies are adorable, festive treats made with rich brownies, fresh strawberries, and a swirl of whipped cream or frosting. Perfect for holiday parties, they’re simple to assemble and bring instant Christmas cheer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie mix (prepared and baked, or homemade brownie batter)
- 12–16 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup whipped cream, stabilized whipped cream, or vanilla frosting
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Bake brownies in a square or round pan as directed and let cool completely.
- Cut the brownies into small rounds or squares using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Wash and hull the strawberries, trimming the bottoms so they sit flat.
- Place a small dollop of whipped cream or frosting in the center of each brownie piece.
- Press a strawberry onto the cream, pointed side up.
- Pipe a small swirl or dot of cream on the tip of each strawberry to mimic Santa’s hat.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use cupcakes or mini cheesecakes as a base for variation.
- Spread ganache on brownies for added richness.
- Top with crushed candy canes or sprinkles for festive texture.
- Use stiff buttercream instead of whipped cream for better structure.
- Brownies can be made ahead and frozen; assemble fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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