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Christmas Brownies a fun and easy dessert idea! Candy and icing is used to make a smiling gingerbread face on a brownie pizza for Christmas

Christmas Brownies: Gingerbread Boy

Christmas Brownies are easy when you make a brownie pizza! This cute gingerbread boy is a quick way to to turn a simple brownie mix into something special for the holidays.  Have fun decorating and add as much detail as you want with this kid friendly Christmas brownie recipe!

Course Dessert
Keyword brownie, brownie ideas, brownie pizza, Christmas, Christmas dessert, cute brownies, giant brownie, gingerbread, Kid friendly
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 16
Author Emilie at FindingZest.com

Ingredients

  • 1 package fudge brownie mix 13x9-inch pan size
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 oil
  • 1 16 oz tub chocolate frosting
  • white cookie icing
  • black gel icing
  • large gumdrop candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 12-in. pizza pan with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare your brownie batter according to package directions for fudge-like brownies using eggs, oil and water.

  3. Spread batter on pizza pan, being careful to not let the batter go over the sides. (Try to stay within 1 in. of edges if possible)
  4. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  6. Spread chocolate frosting over top of brownie.

  7. Using a toothpick, mark out your gingerbread design in your frosting, including eyes and smile. (For more rounded eyes, use a decorating tip to outline)

  8. Fill in eyes and mouth with black gel icing.

  9. Add in any gingerbread details you like with white frosting such as outlines, bow tie, etc.

  10. Add a large gumdrop to each side of the mouth.

  11. Slice to serve.

Recipe Notes

Other candies can be used in place of the gumdrops such as Dots, red coins, peppermint M&M candies, etc. You could also cut a standard size marshmallow in half and press the cut side down.