Introduction
If there’s one dessert that wins every Christmas gathering, it’s brownies — rich, fudgy, and impossible to resist. From peppermint twists to gooey caramel swirls, these Christmas brownie recipes are here to bring chocolatey joy to your holiday table. Bake them for parties, gifts, or cozy nights by the fire — they’ll vanish before you know it!
1. Classic Fudgy Christmas Brownies
These are the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth brownies that never go out of style. Perfect for any Christmas dessert spread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch pan.
- Melt butter, then whisk in sugar and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Sift cocoa, flour, and salt, then fold into the wet mixture.
- Pour batter into pan and bake 25–30 minutes.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate for a snowy Christmas look.
2. Peppermint Swirl Brownie
A minty twist on a chocolate classic — these brownies smell like Christmas morning.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter (from recipe #1)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 drops red food coloring
- Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Prepare brownie batter as above.
- Melt white chocolate and mix with peppermint extract and food coloring.
- Pour over brownie batter and swirl with a knife.
- Bake 25 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Top with crushed candy canes while warm.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
3. Gingerbread Spiced Brownies
All the cozy flavors of gingerbread meet the richness of chocolate — festive and fragrant.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1½ cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter and sugar, whisk until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in cocoa, flour, and spices.
- Pour into pan and bake 30 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with mini gingerbread men and drizzle with vanilla glaze.
4. Salted Caramel Christmas Brownies
The sweet-salty combo makes these brownies a holiday hit every year.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Pour half the batter into the pan.
- Drizzle caramel sauce, sprinkle salt, and top with remaining batter.
- Bake 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Cool before slicing.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle a little extra sea salt just before serving for a gourmet touch.
5. White Chocolate Cranberry Brownies
Sweet, tart, and festive — a holiday favorite with a pop of color.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make brownie batter and fold in white chocolate chips and cranberries.
- Bake 25–30 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with melted white chocolate for extra sweetness.
6. Eggnog Brownies
A festive fusion that tastes like Christmas in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownies
- ½ cup eggnog
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Bake brownies as usual.
- Whisk eggnog, butter, sugar, and nutmeg for frosting.
- Spread over cooled brownies.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg and add whipped cream for extra flair.
7. Hot Cocoa Brownies
These brownies capture the essence of hot chocolate in dessert form.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup
- 1 tbsp crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Bake brownies for 20 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Add marshmallows on top and bake 5 more minutes.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup and candy canes.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with a side of actual hot cocoa for double the fun.
8. Red Velvet Christmas Brownies
A festive favorite combining red velvet richness with brownie decadence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup sugar (for swirl)
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugar, eggs, and food coloring.
- Stir in flour, cocoa, and vanilla.
- Swirl in cream cheese mixture.
- Bake 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
How to Serve It
Top with white chocolate curls for a festive look.
9. Candy Cane Crunch Brownies
A delightful blend of peppermint crunch and fudgy chocolate for the perfect Christmas bite.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare brownie batter and pour into the baking pan.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes and white chocolate chips on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing.
How to Serve It
Top with a few extra candy cane bits for extra sparkle and crunch.
10. Mocha Espresso Brownies
Deep, dark, and aromatic — these brownies are a dream for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1½ cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter and whisk in sugar and espresso.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa and flour.
- Bake for 30 minutes and cool before cutting.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with dark chocolate ganache and sprinkle coffee beans on top.
11. Pecan Pie Brownies
This irresistible mix of two classic desserts brings nutty, buttery magic to Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bake brownies for 20 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Combine pecans, syrup, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Pour over half-baked brownies and bake 20 more minutes.
- Cool before slicing.
How to Serve It
Add a drizzle of maple syrup before serving for extra sweetness.
12. Cookie Dough Layered Brownies
The best of both worlds — brownie on the bottom, cookie dough on top.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Bake brownies and let them cool.
- Beat butter, sugar, milk, vanilla, and flour for the cookie dough layer.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread over brownies and refrigerate 1 hour.
How to Serve It
Cut into squares and top with mini chocolate chips.
13. Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
These pretty swirled brownies taste as good as they look — tart, sweet, and creamy.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Pour brownie batter into pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and egg.
- Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake and jam on top, swirl gently.
- Bake 35 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh raspberries.
14. S’mores Christmas Brownies
All the campfire charm of s’mores wrapped in rich, festive brownies.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Bake brownies for 20 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Top with marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate.
- Return to oven for 5–7 minutes until toasted.
How to Serve It
Serve slightly warm for gooey perfection.
15. Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies
A refreshing combo of cool mint and fudgy chocolate that brightens up any dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownies
- ½ cup butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp mint extract
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Bake and cool brownies.
- Beat butter, sugar, milk, mint extract, and coloring for frosting.
- Spread on brownies, chill, and drizzle with melted chocolate.
How to Serve It
Top with chocolate shavings or mini chips for extra crunch.
16. Oreo Crumble Brownies
Cookies and brownies combine for an irresistible crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Fold Oreos and chocolate chips into brownie batter.
- Pour into pan and bake 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Cool before cutting.
How to Serve It
Add whipped cream and half an Oreo on top for presentation.
17. Caramel Pretzel Brownies
Sweet, salty, and crunchy — a fun twist for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- ½ cup crushed pretzels
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Pour brownie batter into pan.
- Drizzle caramel and scatter pretzels on top.
- Bake 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
How to Serve It
Sprinkle a few extra pretzels and drizzle with more caramel before serving.
18. Triple Chocolate Brownies
Pure chocolate overload — rich, decadent, and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1½ cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks
- ½ cup milk chocolate chunks
- ½ cup white chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients and pour into a greased pan.
- Bake 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Cool before cutting into squares.
How to Serve It
Top with shaved chocolate curls for a stunning finish.
19. Cherry Almond Brownies
Fruity and nutty flavors bring an elegant Christmas touch to classic brownies.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Fold cherries and almonds into batter.
- Bake 25–30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Let cool before serving.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar and a few almond flakes.
20. Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will adore this melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Pour batter into pan.
- Warm peanut butter slightly and swirl into batter.
- Bake 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
How to Serve It
Top with chopped peanuts for crunch.
21. Marshmallow Fudge Brownies
Soft, gooey, and chocolatey — these brownies are pure Christmas comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownies
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup fudge sauce
Instructions
- Bake brownies for 25 minutes.
- Top with marshmallows and return to oven for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle fudge sauce before serving.
How to Serve It
Serve slightly warm for extra gooeyness.
22. Nutella Hazelnut Brownies
Smooth hazelnut spread makes these brownies irresistibly creamy and rich.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- ½ cup Nutella
- ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts
Instructions
- Pour batter into pan, swirl in Nutella, and sprinkle hazelnuts.
- Bake 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
How to Serve It
Top with more Nutella drizzle before slicing.
23. Brownie Bites with Frosting
Perfect for parties — bite-sized and beautifully festive.
Ingredients
- 1 batch brownie batter
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (colored red and green)
Instructions
- Pour batter into mini muffin tins.
- Bake 15–18 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Cool, then pipe frosting swirls on top.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle edible glitter or crushed peppermint for decoration.
24. Brownie Trifle Cups
A stunning dessert that’s as easy to assemble as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 batch baked brownies (cut into cubes)
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- In small glasses, layer brownies, whipped cream, and raspberries.
- Repeat layers and chill before serving.
How to Serve It
Top with chocolate shavings or a mint sprig for a fancy finish.
Conclusion
These 24 Christmas brownie recipes are everything you want in a holiday treat — rich, fudgy, and bursting with flavor. From peppermint to caramel, every bite brings a bit of festive joy. Bake a batch (or three), share them with friends, and make this Christmas the sweetest one yet.
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