Grinch Brownies Recipe – Fun Christmas Brownies Ideas for Holiday Treats!

Bring a little Whoville magic to your dessert table with this festive Grinch Brownies Recipe! These fudgy, green-tinted Christmas Brownies are the ultimate holiday treat for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re planning a Grinch-themed dessert table, a Grinch Charcuterie Board, or adding some fun to your Christmas Sweets lineup, these are perfect for parties or cozy movie nights!

Try my Grinch cookies, Grinch fluff or Grinch pretzels ideas next!

Easy Grinch Brownies Recipe – Whoville-Inspired Christmas Brownies!

Easy to make and the perfect Christmas brownies ideas for parties, cookie exchanges, or cuddled up on the couch for movie nights watching The Grinch and other holiday classics.

If you love cute, festive baking, this is a terrific Christmas treat to surprise the family — these Grinch Brownies are sure to make hearts grow three sizes!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients for Grinch brownies in small bowls on counter prepared for recipe.

1 box milk chocolate brownie mix, plus the ingredients from the box (water, oil, eggs)

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup unsalted butter

2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tbsp. heavy cream of milk

Neon green gel food coloring

1 tbsp. Heart sprinkles

2 tbsp. Green M&Ms

Step by Step Instructions

Brownie batter in mixing bowl.
Uncooked brownie batter in baking dish.

STEP ONE – Prepare the brownie mix in a 9×9 inch pan, according to the box directions.

STEP TWO – Allow the brownies to cool completely.

Green frosting in mixing bowl.
Green frostingis spread on top of brownies.

STEP THREE – For the frosting, beat the butter and powdered sugar.

STEP FOUR – Add the vanilla, and continue to mix.

STEP FIVE – Alternate adding the gel food coloring and small amounts of milk until the frosting forms and is the shade of green you want.

STEP SIX – Frost the top of the cooled brownies. Top with green M&Ms and heart sprinkles.

Frosted brownies are sprinkled with green M&M's and red candy hearts.

Storage

Store your brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months — just thaw before serving.

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Grinch brownies cut and served on a white plate.

Grinch Brownies


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  • Author: Sandra Flegg
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x

Description

Bring a little Whoville magic to your dessert table with this festive Grinch Brownies Recipe! These fudgy, green-tinted Christmas Brownies are the ultimate holiday treat for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re planning a Grinch-themed dessert table, a Grinch Charcuterie Board, or adding some fun to your Christmas Sweets lineup, these are perfect for parties or cozy movie nights!


Ingredients

1 box milk chocolate brownie mix, plus the ingredients from the box (water, oil, eggs)

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup unsalted butter

2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tbsp. heavy cream of milk

Neon green gel food coloring

1 tbsp. Heart sprinkles

2 tbsp. Green M&Ms


Instructions

  1. Prepare the brownie mix in a 9×9 inch pan, according to the box directions.
  2. Allow the brownies to cool completely.
  3. For the frosting, beat the butter and powdered sugar.
  4. Add the vanilla, and continue to mix.
  5. Alternate adding the gel food coloring and small amounts of milk until the frosting forms and is the shade of green you want.
  6. Frost the top of the cooled brownies. Top with green M&Ms and heart sprinkles.

Notes

Storage:

Store your brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

You can also freeze them for up to 2 months — just thaw before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven Baked
  • Cuisine: American

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