Grinch Brownies
Soft, chewy green brownies topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and little red candy hearts. A fun, festive Christmas treat everyone loves!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 24 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brownies
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp green gel food coloring
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Cream cheese frosting
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk, if needed
- 2 tbsp red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and green food coloring.
- Fold in flour, baking powder and salt just until combined. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Spread in the pan and bake 25–30 minutes, until the center is just set. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; add milk if needed.
- Frost the cooled brownies, top with red heart sprinkles, chill 20–30 minutes and cut into squares.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a bright green color.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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