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Air Fryer Christmas Light Brownies

Name: Air Fryer Christmas Light Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 package brownie mix (any type); 1 cup vanilla frosting; red food coloring; green food coloring

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Air Fryer Christmas Light Brownies are so cute. I made them today with my kids, using the air fryer, and we had a great afternoon sipping Hot Chocolate and making and decorating these festive brownie treats.

If you love brownies, you can serve this real holiday treat throughout December. I love serving these while decorating the Christmas Tree. What treat would be better?

So, whether you have an air fryer basket or an air fryer oven, you can make these simple treats with a simple cookie cutter, and then you and the family can have a great time decorating them.

Easy Christmas Light Brownies

Easy Christmas Light Brownies are a delightful, festive treat for spreading holiday cheer. These brownies, adorned with colorful M&M’s or frosting in the shape of Christmas lights, add a touch of whimsy to any holiday gathering or dessert table. With their rich chocolatey flavor and cheerful decorations, these brownies will surely become a favorite Christmas tradition for family and friends alike.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

Festive and Fun: Air Fryer Christmas Light Brownies add a whimsical touch to your holiday celebrations, making them perfect for festive gatherings or parties.
Easy to Make: This simple recipe allows you to create adorable Christmas light decorations on your brownies with minimal effort.
Customizable: You can get creative with decorating your brownies, using various colorful M&M’s or frosting to create different designs and patterns.
Kid-Friendly: Children will love helping decorate these brownies, making them a fun and interactive activity for the whole family to enjoy together.
Deliciously Decadent: Underneath the festive decorations lies a rich and indulgent brownie base, ensuring every bite is filled with chocolatey goodness.
Perfect for Gifting: These Air Fryer Christmas Light Brownies make charming homemade gifts for friends, family, or coworkers during the holiday season.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Christmas Light Brownies

Prepare to add a festive twist to your holiday dessert spread with Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Christmas Light Brownies. These delightful treats combine rich and fudgy brownies with colorful decorations, making them a delightful addition to any Christmas celebration.

Remember the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list are below, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information.

Brownie Mix: A convenient base for your brownies, providing the rich chocolatey flavor and a dense texture that perfectly complements the festive decorations.
Eggs: Act as a binding agent, helping to hold the brownie mixture together and create a moist and chewy texture.
Vegetable Oil: Adds moisture to the brownie batter, resulting in a soft and tender texture once baked in the air fryer.
Water: Helps to hydrate the brownie mix and bring all the ingredients together into a smooth and uniform batter.
M&M’s or Frosting: Used to create the colorful Christmas light decorations on top of the brownies, adding a fun and festive touch to the dessert.
Christmas Light Cookie Cutter

How To Make Christmas Light Brownies

Making Christmas Light Brownies is a fun and festive activity for the holiday season:

Prepare the brownie mix as instructed. Spread the batter in an air fryer brownie pan, and air fry for 20-35 minutes at 320 degrees F, air fryer setting.

Once baked, cut with a Christmas light cookie cutter and place on a cutting board or cookie sheet.

Take ¼ frosting: mix in 4 drops of red food coloring and place in a pastry bag. Then take another ¼ cup frosting and mix in 3 drops of green food coloring. Put ¼ cup of white vanilla frosting in the pastry bag. Cut a small corner out of each pastry bag.

Drizzle the color of your choice onto the light bulb part of brownies. Using a different color, drizzle onto the bottom half of the light to give the appearance of a Christmas light bulb.

Continue with the remaining brownies.

Pro Tips

Here are some pro tips to help you create perfect Christmas Light Brownies:

Use a Non-Stick Pan: Opt for a non-stick baking pan or line your pan with parchment paper to ensure that the brownies release easily after baking. This will make it easier to decorate them without any sticking.
Chill the Brownies Before Decorating: For cleaner and more precise decoration, consider chilling the baked brownies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before adding the M&M’s or frosting. This will firm up the surface, making it easier to work with.
Choose the Right Size M&M’s: Select M&M’s or other small candies that are appropriate for decorating your brownies—Mini M&M’s work well for creating intricate designs, while regular-sized ones are perfect for larger decorations.
Use Gel or Liquid Food Coloring for Frosting: If you’re using frosting to decorate your brownies, opt for gel or liquid food coloring rather than powdered food coloring. This will give you vibrant colors without altering the consistency of the frosting.
Practice Decorating Techniques: Before decorating the brownies, practice piping or arranging techniques on a piece of parchment paper or a plate. This will help you perfect your designs and ensure you’re happy with the result.
Let the Decorations Set: Allow the M&M’s or frosting decorations to set completely before slicing and serving the brownies. This will prevent them from smudging and ensuring they stay in place.

With these pro tips, you’ll be well-equipped to create beautifully decorated Christmas Light Brownies that are sure to impress your family and friends during the holiday season!

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