Description
St. Patrick’s Day Frosted Bite Brownies are festive, fudgy mini treats topped with a creamy green-tinted frosting and fun holiday sprinkles. These bite-sized brownies are perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or dessert tables, and are easy to prepare, bringing cheerful Irish flavor to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 1 box brownie mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as directed on the package)
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
- St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan to prevent sticking.
- Make Brownie Batter: Prepare the brownie batter following the instructions on the boxed mix, combining eggs, oil, and water as directed until smooth.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow room for baking.
- Bake Brownie Bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, ensuring fudgy texture.
- Cool Brownies: Allow the brownie bites to cool completely in the pan before removing them carefully to avoid breaking.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Tint Frosting: Add a few drops of green food coloring to the frosting and mix thoroughly until the color is uniform.
- Frost and Decorate: Pipe or spread the green frosting onto each cooled brownie bite, then sprinkle with St. Patrick’s Day themed sprinkles for a festive look.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the frosted brownie bites briefly to set the frosting before serving for best texture and presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute the boxed brownie mix with your favorite homemade brownie recipe if preferred.
- For festive extras, consider topping brownies with gold chocolate coins, mini shamrocks, or edible glitter to enhance the holiday theme.
- Store the frosted brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
