Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these deliciously festive Frosted Bite Brownies. These bite-sized treats combine rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy, minty green frosting topped with festive sprinkles and decorations. Perfect for parties or a sweet holiday snack, they’re easy to make using either a brownie mix or your favorite homemade brownie recipe.
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, typically 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, vegetable oil, eggs, water, and peppermint extract if using. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into a greased or lined 8×8 inch baking pan. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Cut into Bites: Once cooled, cut the brownies into small bite-sized squares, about 16 to 20 pieces, depending on the size you prefer.
- Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, green food coloring, and a pinch of salt. Beat the mixture until light and fluffy, adding cream as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Frost the Brownie Bites: Using a piping bag or a spatula, spread or pipe the green frosting onto each brownie bite evenly.
- Decorate: Sprinkle green sprinkles or shamrock decorations over the frosted bites. Optionally, top with white chocolate chips or mini marshmallows for extra festivity.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill the brownie bites in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set the frosting before serving. Enjoy your festive St. Patrick’s Day treat!
Notes
- You can substitute homemade brownies if you prefer a from-scratch option.
- The peppermint extract is optional but adds a nice mint flavor that complements the green frosting.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream in the frosting to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Store leftover brownie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free brownie mix or homemade gluten-free brownies.
