1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box
¾ c. (1½ sticks) butter, softened
4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp. heavy cream
Pinch kosher salt
Green food coloring
6 candy canes
Sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9”-x-13” with parchment, leaving a 2” overhang on the long sides and grease with cooking spray. Make brownie mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in middle of pan comes out with a few moist crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely.
In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined, then add vanilla, heavy cream, and salt. (If you desire a thinner consistency, add 1 more tablespoon cream.) Add green food coloring until desired color is reached. Transfer to a piping bag with small open star tip.
Remove brownie from pan and cut into 3 long rows, then cut each row into 6 triangles each for a total of 18 triangles.
Cut candy canes into 3” long pieces and insert into the bottom of each brownie to create a trunk.
Pipe a zigzagging line on top of brownie and top with sprinkles for ornaments.
Recipe by 5* trending recipes with videos at https://food.theffeed.com/2021/12/21/christmas-tree-brownies/