There has been SO many amazing Christmas crafts shared over the past week. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this fun event. You can find the ultimate Christmas list here.
I’m super excited for the “baking” posts this week. Tune in each day to find new holiday recipes from some the BEST. I’m kicking off baking week with these cute and YUMMY brownie strawberry Santa hats. These are the perfect dessert for your Christmas party. Here is 3 good reasons why you MUST make them this year. ;)
1. They are SO easy and will make your display super cute.
2. Who doesn’t love chocolate strawberries?
3. Your friends will love you. That’s all.
I saw this fun idea on Erica’s Sweet Tooth and knew I had to make my own version. They turned out delicious! They are also really simple to make which is a HUGE bonus. ;)
Brownie strawberry Santa hats
Ingredients
- 1 pan of brownies (made from a mix, I made ghirardelli)
- small strawberries (tops cut off)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter -softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 TB half and half
- 1/2 t vanilla
Instructions
- Cut the brownies using a one inch circle fondant cutter (found at Jo-Ann's from Wilton). I simply pushed down on the cutter, twisted and lifted it up with a fork. I then pushed the brownie in on the top and bottom so that the circle was flat on top and bottom.
- For frosting, combine butter, powdered sugar, half and half, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat with a mixer for 2 minutes, or until fluffy.
- Next I placed my frosting in a zip lock bag and snipped off the corner. Then I swirled a little frosting on top of the brownie.
- Finally, I put the strawberry on and added a little dot of frosting on top to complete the Santa hat.
The first thing I did was cut the brownies using a one inch circle fondant cutter (found at Jo-Ann’s from Wilton). I simply pushed down on the cutter, twisted and lifted it up with a fork. I then pushed the brownie in on the top and bottom so that the circle was flat on top and bottom.
Next I placed my frosting in a zip lock bag and snipped off the corner. Then I swirled a little frosting on top of the brownie.
Finally, I put the strawberry on and added a little dot of frosting on top to complete the Santa hat. How adorable are these?! Everyone LOVED them! Chocolate + strawberry is my favorite combo, so I will definitely be making these again before Christmas. ;)
Happy Sunday!
If you liked this recipe, you’ll love these:
Karri Reiser
Very cute!
Melissa @ Bless This Mess
That was easy! Love the addition of some chocolate to this little treat :)
Natasha
These are the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!!!
Maria
Too cute!
Emily @ A Very Sweet Life
What a cute idea and great for a holiday party!
Camille
These are ADORABLE and sound devine!!
marissa
These are SO adorable and they look absolutely delicious too! Might just have to lick the computer screen ;)
heather bell
so cute! love them and so simple. thanks.=) bellesbazaar-heather.blogspot.com
Kris, Neighborly Chick
Oh my goooo’ness. These are precious.
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen
I can’t get over how cute these are! I’m pretty sure these wouldn’t last long over here. Plus all those brownie scraps? Dangerous…
Tiffany
These are adorable! How clever! I am thinking of making these – the kids will love them! :D Thanks for sharing!!!
Anna M.
Almost too cute to eat, almost.
Claire
Hi there, thinking of making this for chistmas but dont have a proven brownie recipe. Can you share te one you used? You said ghirardelli. Do you have the recipe? Thanks so much.
Heidi
Adorable, Jamielyn! What a creative way to use the fondant cutter. Pinning.
Amy
Thank you so much for this recipe, I tried it today and absoutely loved the result – I even blogged about it if you’d like to see the result on my blog (http://thelittlekoala.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/festive-baking-edible-santa-hats.html) although they don’t look as perfect as yours did!
Jamielyn
They look great!! Thanks for sharing!! Have a great holiday.