If you’re looking for a holiday dessert that’s fun to make and easy to share, these snowman brownies are a good one to try.

You just start with a pan of brownies and add a few simple decorations to turn them into little snowmen. They’re a great option for Christmas parties, cookie swaps, or even just a weekend baking project with the kids.

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There’s something extra fun about taking a classic dessert and giving it a holiday twist. That’s where these snowman brownies come in. They’re simple enough for kids to help decorate, yet festive enough to impress at any Christmas gathering.

How to Make Snowman Brownies

Here are the ingredients you need to make these Snowman brownies, plus step by step instructions for how to make them.

Ingredients

9×13 inch pan of prepared and cooled brownies (box made or homemade recipes)
2 cups powdered sugar
3-4 tbsp milk
7 Mini Reese’s
28 candy eyeballs
14 orange sprinkles
28 M&Ms buttons
14 pretzel sticks

Step by Step Instructions

1. With a sharp knife, slice the pan of brownies in half lengthwise. Take each half and cut it into 7 even triangles. Discard or save the uneven end pieces for snacking.

2. Place the brownie triangles in a single layer on a tray or baking sheet to make decorating easier.

3. Cut each Mini Reese’s Cup in half to create the snowmen’s hats. Break the pretzel sticks in half for the arms and set aside.

4. In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar and milk until you have a thick icing. It should be spreadable but not runny – if it’s too thin, add a little more sugar.

5. Work on 3 brownies at a time so the icing doesn’t harden before decorating. Spoon a small amount of icing onto the center of a brownie. Gently spread it downward and outward – slightly rounded, then upward (to form a snowman shape), leaving a small border around the edges.

6. Place a Reese’s Cup half at the top of the icing to form a hat.

7. Add two candy eyeballs just below the hat, then position an orange sprinkle underneath as the nose.

8. Press two M&Ms of the same color down the center of the snowman for buttons.

9. Finish by adding a pretzel half on each side for arms. Repeat with remaining brownies until all snowmen are decorated.

10. Serve and enjoy!

These snowman brownies are a simple way to bring a little holiday fun to your table. They don’t take much effort, and everyone will get a kick out of the snowman decorations. Plus, they taste just as good as they look, which makes them a win for both kids and adults.

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Snowman Brownies

Make these cute Snowman Brownies for the holidays! Fudgy brownies decorated with candy hats, eyes, buttons, and pretzel arms make a fun Christmas dessert idea. Perfect for parties, cookie swaps, or festive winter treats.

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Servings: 14

Author: Carol

Ingredients

1 9×13 inch pan of prepared and cooled brownies (box made or homemade recipes)
2 cups powdered sugar
3-4 tbsp milk
7 Mini Reese’s
28 candy eyeballs
14 orange sprinkles
28 M&Ms buttons
14 pretzel sticks

Instructions

With a sharp knife, slice the pan of brownies in half lengthwise. Take each half and cut it into 7 even triangles. Discard or save the uneven end pieces for snacking.
Place the brownie triangles in a single layer on a tray or baking sheet to make decorating easier.
Cut each Mini Reese’s Cup in half to create the snowmen’s hats. Break the pretzel sticks in half for the arms and set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar and milk until you have a thick icing. It should be spreadable but not runny – if it’s too thin, add a little more sugar.
Work on 3 brownies at a time so the icing doesn’t harden before decorating. Spoon a small amount of icing onto the center of a brownie. Gently spread it downward and outward – slightly rounded, then upward (to form a snowman shape), leaving a small border around the edges.
Place a Reese’s Cup half at the top of the icing to form a hat.
Add two candy eyeballs just below the hat, then position an orange sprinkle underneath as the nose.
Press two M&Ms of the same color down the center of the snowman for buttons.
Finish by adding a pretzel half on each side for arms. Repeat with remaining brownies until all snowmen are decorated.
Serve and enjoy!