These adorable Melted Snowman Brownies are a fun and festive treat! They’re easy to make and perfect for winter celebrations, combining fudgy brownies with whimsical snowman decorations.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:25 minutes
Chill Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:12 brownies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
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For the Brownies (or use store-bought):
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
For the Decorations:
12 large marshmallows
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk (for icing)
Black gel icing (for eyes and arms)
Orange gel icing (for noses)
Mini candies or sprinkles (for buttons)
Instructions
Make the Brownies:
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix the Batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until combined.
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into squares.
Decorate the Brownies:
Prepare the Icing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to create a thick, pourable icing. Add more milk as needed, a few drops at a time.
Assemble the Snowmen:
Cut the cooled brownies into squares. Spoon the icing over each brownie, letting it drip down the sides to mimic “melting snow.”
Place a marshmallow on top of each brownie to serve as the snowman’s head.
Add Details:
Use black gel icing to draw eyes, a mouth, and stick arms on the marshmallow and icing.
Use orange gel icing to draw a carrot nose.
Add mini candies or sprinkles on the icing as buttons.
Set and Serve:
Allow the icing to set for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Use store-bought brownie mix for an even quicker version.
For extra fun, use coconut flakes on the icing for a snowy effect!