Brownie Ornament Cookies

As Christmas approaches, it always seems to be such a hectic time. If you are still trying to make some cookies, then these are for you. They are so easy and you use a box mix of brownies to make them. 

You can even have the kids help decorate them. A great project to do over the break.

 

I have to admit that when I decided to make these today, I didn't realize that I didn't have much in the way of Christmas cookie decorations. I only had these red, green and white sprinkles, so that's what I had to use. I am sure you could decorate them with so many other adorable Christmas decorations and even some other frosting flavors. 

All you need is a box of brownie mix, a can of frosting (of your choice) and small candy canes. That's it.

Make your brownies according to the box and put in a 15 x 9 cookie sheet. Follow the directions on the box for baking time. 

Allow the cookies to cool and then pop in the freezer for 30 minutes. I used a donut cookie cutter to cut out my circles. You can use any size that works for you. 

Add the hook off of the candy cane. (the best way to break off the hook is to cut it with the paper still on) I sort of pushed it into the brownie. Then frost and decorate. That's it!

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Brownie ornament Cookies

Ingredients

1

box (18.3 oz) fudge brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 

12

small candy canes

Decorating Cookie Icing (assorted colors), if desired

Decorating Sprinkles (assorted colors), if desired

M&M’s® milk chocolate candies (assorted colors), if desired

Directions

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, letting foil hang 2 inches over sides of pan. Grease bottom and sides of foil with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread in pan.
• 2

  Bake as directed on box or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Freeze in pan 30 minutes.
• 3

  Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. Use 3-inch round cutter to cut out 8 brownie rounds or whatever size you want your ornaments to be. Set aside leftover pieces for snacking.
• 4

  Cut hook off each candy cane; unwrap, and use to create hooks on brownie circles. Reserve remaining pieces of candy canes for another use.
• 5

  Decorate as desired using icing, sprinkles and candies. Let stand about 30 minutes or until icing is set. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature with waxed paper between layers.

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