When it comes to holiday baking, quick and festive treats are always a win. These strawberry Santa hat brownie bites are a fun way to turn a simple box of brownie mix into a Christmas dessert that kids and adults will love.
They look adorable on cookie trays and fit right in with any holiday party spread.
What makes this recipe fun is how easy it is. With a brownie mix, Cool Whip, and strawberries, you can put these bite-sized Santa desserts together without a lot of effort.
This is the kind of recipe that delivers big with minimal time in the kitchen.
If you’re looking for more strawberry recipes with cream, try our deviled strawberries and strawberry shortcake.
For even more festive fun, Santa hat brownies, Santa hat cupcakes and nutter butter Santa are guaranteed to bring smiles.
The best part…
- Festive and fun: These brownie bites look like tiny Santa hats, making them perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Simple ingredients: Uses a boxed brownie mix, Cool Whip, and strawberries for stress-free baking.
- Kid-friendly: Children can help assemble the hats, which makes them a great family activity.
- Easy to serve: Bite-sized portions make them perfect for parties or holiday platters.
Ingredients
- Brownie mix: use your preferred brand plus ingredients listed on the box
- Eggs
- Oil
- Water
- Strawberries: Use small or medium-sized berries with the tops trimmed.
- Cool Whip: For the fluffy “hat” trim and pom-pom.
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How to make brownie bites with strawberry hats
Prepare the brownies: Mix the batter according to the package instructions.
Bake: Divide the batter into a greased mini muffin pan and bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes.
Cool: Let the brownies cool completely before decorating.
Decorate: Pipe Cool Whip onto each brownie bite. Place a trimmed strawberry on top, then add a small dollop of Cool Whip to the tip for the hat.
Serve with
These pair well with other Christmas desserts like cookies, truffles, Santa hat cupcakes or festive snack mixes.
Serve them on a holiday dessert platter alongside chocolate-dipped pretzels or peppermint bark.
For more holiday sweets, try Christmas kitchen sink cookies and snowman Rice Krispie treats.
Storage and make ahead instructions
Undecorated brownie bites can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If they’re already decorated, keep them refrigerated for up to 3 days.
For make-ahead prep, bake the brownie bites and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days before decorating.
When ready to serve, warm them in the microwave for 10–15 seconds if you like them slightly soft, but make sure they’ve cooled before adding the strawberries and whipped topping.
Helpful Tips
- Make sure the brownies are fully cooled before decorating, or the whipped topping will melt.
- Choose strawberries that are similar in size for a uniform look.
- A piping bag with a small star tip gives the neatest results, but a zip-top bag with the corner snipped also works.
- For a snowy, fuzzy effect on the Santa hats, gently dip each whipped-topped strawberry in unsweetened coconut right after piping the Cool Whip.
FAQs
Yes, but stabilize it with powdered sugar or gelatin so it holds its shape.
Cut baked brownies into squares and decorate them the same way.
You can bake the brownies a day in advance, but decorate shortly before serving for the freshest look and taste.
Strawberry Santa hat brownie bites are a festive, bite-sized treat that’s easy to make and guaranteed to spread holiday cheer.
With simple ingredients and a playful look, they’re one of my go-to options for holiday parties, cookie trays, or family gatherings.
Merry Christmas!
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Strawberry Santa hat brownie bites
Equipment
- Mini muffin pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box -water, oil, eggs)
- 24 medium Strawberries
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Make the brownie batter following the directions on the package.
- Spoon the batter evenly into a mini muffin pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12–14 minutes, until set.
- Let the brownie bites cool completely before decorating.
- Fill a piping bag fitted with a small star tip with Cool Whip.
- Pipe a swirl of Cool Whip on top of each brownie bite.
- Place a strawberry, trimmed at the top, onto the whipped topping.
- Finish by adding a tiny dollop of Cool Whip on the tip of each strawberry to look like a hat.
Notes
- Make sure brownies are completely cooled before decorating or the whipped topping will melt.
- Trim strawberries evenly so the hats sit flat on top of the brownies.
For a fuzzy “snowy” look, dip the whipped topping in unsweetened coconut before adding the strawberry. - Undecorated brownie bites can sit at room temperature for 2 days, but decorated ones should be kept in the fridge.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for a neat swirl, or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped for a quick alternative.
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