Santa Hat Brownies
This fun little treat is the centerpiece of your holiday table! They are easy-to-make and always a hit!
Servings 24 treats
Calories 94kcal
Ingredients
- 24 brownie bites pre-made or homemade, your choice!
- 24 Fresh strawberries washed and hulled
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Clean and hull the berries. Dry them off completely. Cut the tips off the top of the berries to create the Santa hat shapes.
- Cream cheese Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Santa Hat Brownies:
- Place the pre-made brownie bites on a serving platter.
- Add a small dollop of homemade cream cheese frosting on the top of each brownie bite.
- Gently press a strawberry, with the cut side down, onto the cream cheese frosting to create the Santa hat shape.
- Use a piping bag (or a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off) to pipe a small amount of cream cheese frosting around the base of each strawberry to resemble the hat's brim.
Notes
Storage - Store these treats in the refrigerator to keep the cream cheese frosting and strawberries fresh.
They are best when consumed within 1-2 days of assembly. The brownie bites can absorb moisture from the frosting and strawberries, so their texture may change over time.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg