Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive Frosted Bite Brownies, a delightful treat combining rich, fudgy brownies topped with a creamy, minty frosting and vibrant green decorations. Perfectly portioned for sharing, these bite-sized brownies are quick to prepare and bring a cheerful pop of color to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box of brownie mix (or homemade brownies if preferred)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or as instructed on the brownie mix box)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water (or as instructed on the brownie mix box)
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract (optional for a minty twist)
Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp green food coloring (gel or liquid)
- A pinch of salt
Decorations
- Green sprinkles or shamrock decorations
- White chocolate chips or mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownies: Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix instructions. In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, vegetable oil, eggs, water, and peppermint extract if using. Mix until smooth and well combined, following the specific instructions on your brownie mix box if using packaged mix.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan. Bake as directed on the box or your homemade recipe, usually around 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but not raw batter. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, green food coloring, and a pinch of salt, continuing to beat until you achieve a smooth, fluffy, and spreadable consistency. Adjust cream quantity to get desired thickness.
- Cut the Brownies: Once the brownies are fully cooled, cut them into small bite-sized squares, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches each, to create perfect portions for frosted bites.
- Frost the Brownie Bites: Using a spatula or piping bag, spread or pipe the green frosting generously over each brownie bite, covering the top fully.
- Decorate: Sprinkle green sprinkles or shamrock decorations over the frosted bites. Add white chocolate chips or mini marshmallows if desired to enhance the festive look and add extra texture.
- Chill and Serve: Place the frosted brownie bites in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to let the frosting set slightly before serving. Enjoy your festive St. Patrick’s Day treat!
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase peppermint extract slightly but do so carefully as it can become overpowering.
- If homemade brownies are preferred, use your favorite fudgy brownie recipe.
- Make sure the brownies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant green color without thinning the frosting.
- Store the frosted brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
