Description
These adorable Santa Hat Brownie Bites are festive, bite-sized treats perfect for holiday gatherings. Soft, fudgy brownies baked in a mini muffin tin are topped with melted white chocolate, fresh strawberries, and a dollop of whipped cream to resemble Santa hats. Easy to make and irresistibly cute, they’re sure to bring holiday cheer to any party.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Bites
- 1 box brownie mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Toppings
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup strawberries, hulls removed
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, combine the brownie mix, 2 large eggs, and 1/3 cup vegetable oil. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Scoop the brownie batter into each paper-lined muffin cup, filling them about two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake Brownie Bites: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool Completely: Remove the brownie bites from the oven and let them cool completely in the tin to ensure they set properly and won’t crumble during decorating.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Decorate Brownie Bites: Dip the top of each cooled brownie bite into the melted white chocolate. Immediately place a hulled strawberry on top to resemble Santa’s hat.
- Add Whipped Cream Pom-Pom: Pipe or dollop a small amount of whipped cream onto the tip of each strawberry to create the fluffy pom-pom characteristic of Santa hats.
- Optional Decoration: If desired, sprinkle colorful sprinkles over the whipped cream for extra festive flair before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the brownie bites are completely cooled before dipping in melted white chocolate to prevent melting or sliding off.
- Use fresh, firm strawberries to hold their shape on top of the brownie bites.
- For best results, pipe the whipped cream using a piping bag with a star tip to mimic the look of Santa’s hat pom-pom, or use a small spoon for dollops.
- Sprinkles add a fun touch but can be omitted to reduce added sugar.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep whipped cream fresh; best served within 1-2 days.
