Festive fun and baking holiday treats go hand-in-hand, and these Christmas Tree Cheesecake Brownies provide a perfect way to enjoy a holiday tradition in the kitchen with loved ones.
Decorate your own version using green and white frosting, sprinkles and candy canes for “stumps” in the tree-shaped sweets.
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CHRISTMAS TREE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Cheescake batter:
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Brownie batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Decorations:
Green frosting
White frosting
Assorted sprinkles
Star-shaped sprinkles
Candy canes
(Source: United Dairy Industry of Michigan)
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