27 Festive Christmas Brownie Recipes for the Holidays
I love brownies anyway, but they’re even better at Christmas when you can have a bit of fun with them. You can add Christmas sprinkles, peppermint, festive toppings or turn them into reindeer, snowmen and Christmas trees. There are so many different ways to make them feel a bit more special for the holidays.
I’ve pulled together some really lovely Christmas brownie recipes here and there’s a good mix to choose from. Some are really cute and fun for the kids, while others have flavors like gingerbread, cranberry, mint, Biscoff and plenty of chocolate. There are some really easy ones too if you don’t want anything too fiddly.
These would be lovely for Christmas parties, holiday baking, dessert tables or just to have at home when everyone wants something sweet. They’d also be great for giving as homemade Christmas gifts if you can resist eating them all first.
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- There are so many different ones to try. I’ve included everything from classic chocolate brownies to peppermint, gingerbread, cranberry, Biscoff and plenty of really festive ones too.
- They’re great for all sorts of Christmas occasions. Make them for a party, add them to a Christmas dessert table, bake some with the kids or just make a batch to enjoy at home over the holidays.
- Some of them are really cute. There are reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees, Grinch brownies and lots of other fun ideas that kids will love.
- You don’t need to be brilliant at baking. There are plenty of simple recipes here, so you can still make something lovely even if baking isn’t really your thing.
- They’re good for gifting too. A few brownies in a festive box or bag make such an easy homemade Christmas gift.
1. Christmas Brownies with Reindeer, Snowmen & Christmas Trees
This is such a fun one to make with the kids. You can decorate each brownie differently with cute reindeer, snowmen and Christmas trees, so they’re perfect for a bit of festive baking or adding to a Christmas party table.
2. Pecan Pie Brownies
If you love pecan pie, this is such a good one to try. You get a rich, chocolatey brownie with that lovely gooey pecan topping, and the combination feels just right for Christmas.
GET THE RECIPE3. Chocolate Cherry Brownies
There’s just something about chocolate and cherries that feels perfect for Christmas. These are lovely and fudgy with juicy cherries running through them, and they’d be great served as an easy Christmas dessert.
GET THE RECIPE4. Biscoff Brownies
Biscoff makes pretty much anything better, and it’s so good with chocolate. These are really gooey and indulgent with plenty of that lovely caramelized cookie flavor, making them a great one to bake over Christmas.
GET THE RECIPE5. Grinch Brownies
These are such a fun one for Christmas, especially if you’ve got Grinch fans in the house. The bright green topping and little red hearts make them look really festive and they’d be great for parties or Christmas movie nights.
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You might not immediately think of adding sweet potato to brownies, but it works so well. They’re rich, chocolatey and fudgy, and a nice one to try if you fancy something a little different over Christmas.
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If you’re anything like me, adding peanut butter to chocolate is always a good idea. These are lovely and fudgy with plenty of peanut butter flavor, and they’re an easy one to add to your Christmas baking list.
8. Hot Cocoa Brownie Bites
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These little bites are such a cute idea for Christmas. They have all those cozy hot chocolate flavors in a bite-sized brownie, and they’d look lovely on a Christmas dessert table or served at a holiday party.
GET THE RECIPE9. Grinch Brownie Bites
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Here’s another really fun one if you’re doing some Grinch-themed baking this Christmas. They’re cute, colorful and just the right size for little hands, so I can see these going down really well with the kids.
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This is a lovely one to make if you fancy something a bit different over Christmas. You’ve got rich chocolate brownies with those warm, spiced mulled wine flavors running through them, which feels very festive.
GET THE RECIPE11. Cute Christmas Gift Brownies
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These would be such a lovely idea if you like giving homemade treats at Christmas. They’re really cute and festive, and you could pop a few into a little box or bag for an easy homemade gift.
GET THE RECIPE12. Christmas Tree Brownies
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These are so cute and would look lovely on a Christmas dessert table. Each little brownie is topped with green frosting to look like a Christmas tree, complete with a little star on top.
GET THE RECIPE13. Chewy Mint Chocolate Brownies
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If you love mint and chocolate together, this is a really good one to add to your Christmas baking list. They’re lovely and chewy with plenty of chocolate and a fresh minty flavor that works so well at this time of year.
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This is a lovely one if you want something really rich and chocolatey over Christmas. The gooey salted caramel adds a little bit of sweetness and saltiness to every bite, and it goes so well with the dark chocolate.
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Peppermint always makes chocolate feel a bit more Christmassy. These are lovely and fudgy with a layer of peppermint bark on top, and they’re a nice easy one to make over the holidays.
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These are such a fun idea for Christmas. Each Nutella brownie is topped with a little marshmallow snowman that looks like it’s melting into the frosting, complete with a chocolate hat on top.
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For a bit of a grown-up Christmas treat, these are a really good option. There’s Baileys mixed into all that rich chocolate, making them a lovely one to bring out after Christmas dinner or enjoy with a coffee.
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I love the color of these for Christmas because they look festive without needing loads of decorating. They’re rich and chocolatey with that classic red velvet flavor, and they’d look lovely on a Christmas dessert table.
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These little brownies would be great if you want something bite-sized for a Christmas party or dessert table. You still get plenty of chocolate and mint flavor, just in a smaller size that’s really easy to serve.
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Gingerbread always makes me think of Christmas, and adding it to brownies is such a good idea. They’re chocolatey with plenty of those lovely ginger and spice flavors running through them.
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These are such a fun one to make for the kids at Christmas. I love the little pretzel antlers and candy eyes, and that bright red nose finishes them off perfectly.
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If you want something really easy and festive, these are a good one to make. The colorful M&M’s add a nice bit of crunch and make them look Christmassy without having to do any fancy decorating.
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The red and green swirls make these look so Christmassy without needing loads of decorating. They’re finished with plenty of festive sprinkles too, so they’d be a fun one for parties or Christmas baking.
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The cranberry and chocolate combination is such a nice one for Christmas. You’ve got rich brownies with creamy cheesecake and cranberry, and they make a lovely change from some of the more traditional Christmas flavors.
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Here’s another one that looks really lovely for Christmas with that gorgeous red color. The chocolate brownie and creamy cheesecake go so well together, and they’d make a nice addition to a Christmas dessert table.
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These are a nice one to try if you fancy something a little different from the usual Christmas brownies. The chai spices add loads of warm, cozy flavor and work really well with all that chocolate.
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This one has Christmas written all over it. You’ve got all those lovely gingerbread spices in the brownies, then a creamy eggnog buttercream on top for even more festive flavor.
GET THE RECIPEThere are so many good ones here, and I definitely want to try a few of them myself. Hopefully you’ve spotted one or two you fancy making too. Brownies are always a winner in our house, and at Christmas you can have a bit more fun with them.
