These Snowman Brownies are one of my favorites to make with the kids. They’re cute, festive, and great for Christmas parties and cookie swaps. They’re easy to make and bring holiday cheer to your holiday table.

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I love how you can decorate each snowman differently—some with colorful buttons, some with candy hats. Kids love helping, and it’s a great way to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

If you like this kind of cute Christmas dessert, check out my Christmas Edible Chocolate Pine Cones and Santa Claus Meringue Cookies.

How to Make Christmas Snowman Brownies

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

1 9×13 inch pan of prepared and cooled brownies (box mix or homemade)
2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tbsp milk
7 Mini Reese’s Cups
28 candy eyeballs
14 orange sprinkles
28 M&Ms buttons
14 pretzel sticks

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Use a sharp knife to cut the pan in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 7 triangles. (The ends won’t be used.) Arrange the triangles on a tray or baking sheet.

2. Cut the Reese’s Cups in half. Break the pretzels in half.

3. Mix powdered sugar and milk to form a thick icing. It shouldn’t be too thin, or it will run off the brownies.

4. Work in batches of 3 so the icing doesn’t harden. Drop a little icing onto the center of each brownie and spread it slightly, rounding it, not touching the edges.

5. Add the snowman features: Place a half Reese’s Cup on top for the hat.

6. Add two candy eyeballs underneath the hat.

7. Drop an orange sprinkle just under the eyes for the nose.

8. Arrange two M&Ms down the middle for buttons.

9. Place pretzel halves on each side for the arms.

Serve and Enjoy!

Important Recipe Notes

Make sure your brownies are fully cooled before decorating so the icing and candy don’t slide off.
Mix the powdered sugar and milk until it’s thick enough to hold the decorations, but still spreadable.
Decorate 3 brownies at a time so the icing doesn’t harden before you finish.
Use a small spoon or your fingers to carefully place the eyes, buttons, and arms.
Keep brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate, but allow them to come to room temperature before serving.
Use different colored M&Ms or sprinkles to make each snowman unique.

Prep Time:25

Cook Time:30

Decorating Time:25

Total Time:1

Ingredients

1 9 x13 inch pan of prepared and cooled brownies box mix or homemade
2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tbsp milk
7 Mini Reese’s Cups
28 candy eyeballs
14 orange sprinkles
28 M&Ms buttons
14 pretzel sticks

Instructions

Use a sharp knife to cut the pan in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 7 triangles. (The ends won’t be used.) Arrange the triangles on a tray or baking sheet.
Cut the Reese’s Cups in half. Break the pretzels in half.
Mix powdered sugar and milk to form a thick icing. It shouldn’t be too thin or it will run off the brownies.
Work in batches of 3 so the icing doesn’t harden. Drop a little icing onto the center of each brownie and spread it slightly rounded, not touching the edges.
Add the snowman features: Place a half Reese’s Cup on top for the hat.
Add two candy eyeballs underneath the hat.
Drop an orange sprinkle just under the eyes for the nose.
Arrange two M&Ms down the middle for buttons.
Place pretzel halves on each side for the arms.