These Sant Hat Brownies are a simple and cute recipe to make with the kids for the holidays! A delicious fudge brownie is topped with buttercream frosting and a juicy strawberry!

These Santa Hat Brownies are a simple and festive rich chocolate dessert the whole family will love! Perfect for parties and family get-togethers!

Fun Christmas Brownies

One of my favorite parts about the holidays is baking up a storm in the kitchen. These Sant Hat Brownies are fun to make with the family because even the kiddos can help!

Go ahead and use a store-bought brownie mix if you’re in a pinch or want to keep things simple. If you prefer a homemade brownie base, use my favorite Fudge Brownie recipe — you won’t regret it!

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Rebecca’s Recipe Review

Taste: Rich chocolate with vanilla buttercream and a sweet strawberry.

Texture: Chewy, fudgy brownies with creamy frosting and a juicy strawberry.

Ease: 5/10

Pros: These festive brownies are cute enough to share at your holiday get-togethers, but simple enough to make with the family on a snowy day.

Cons: None.

Would I Make This Again? Yes, we love enjoying these while sitting around the table doing Christmas crafts — a new holiday tradition!

Ingredients For Santa Hat Brownies

All-Purpose Flour
Kosher Salt
Baking Soda
Large Eggs
Light Brown Sugar
Vegetable Oil
Water
Vanilla Extract
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Fresh Strawberries
Vanilla Frosting

Brownies on a white plate with swirls of buttercream frosting on them and holiday decorations scattered around.

How To Make Santa Hat Brownies

1. Preheat the oven and line a baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda together in a small bowl.

3. Whisk the eggs, brown sugar, and oil together in a separate bowl. Then stir in the water and vanilla extract.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.

5. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave and then stir the melted chocolate into the brownie batter until fully combined. Mix in the remaining chocolate chips.

6. Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and bake. Afterwards, allow the brownies to cool, then cut them up and prepare to decorate.

7. Use a piping bag to pipe a circle of Frosting on each brownie to secure the strawberry and give the hats a furry trim.

A woman's hand placing a strawberry on top of a frosted brownie.

8. Add another dot of frosting on top makes the little pom pom!

Buttercream frosting being piped onto the top of a strawberry on a brownie to make a santa hat.

How To Freeze Brownies

Make a batch of brownies, let them cool, then cover them in plastic wrap then aluminum foil. They’ll stay good in the freezer for several months.

Then, if you need a last-minute holiday dessert, you’ll already have some brownies on hand. Let them thaw on the counter for a few hours, add the strawberry Santa hats, and you’re done!

Close up photo of a serving tray with santa hat decorated brownies on it for a holiday party.

More Cute Holiday Ideas!

Christmas Tree Cupcakes – The perfect treat for Christmas parties!
Magic Reindeer Food – Keeps the spirit of Christmas alive with the kids!
Christmas Cookies In A Jar – Cookies in a mason jar that’s great for holiday gifting!
Reindeer Cookies – A fun edible activity the whole family can enjoy!
Easy Christmas Wreath Cookies – Made with Pinwheel cookies, Twizzlers, chocolate, and sprinkles!

Did You Make This Recipe?

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This post was originally published in December 2015.