Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies
Easy Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies with white chocolate buttercream frosting and mini chocolate chips. The best holiday and Christmas dessert!
If you love my Red Velvet Brownies with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, you will enjoy this festive version. This Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies recipe is perfect for holiday parties, dinners, and family nights at home, paired with Christmas movies and a mug of Hot Chocolate. The holidays can be hectic, but this easy holiday dessert comes together quickly while still impressing your guests. Plus, the homemade buttercream frosting tastes just like your favorite bakery treat. This red velvet brownies recipe is a blast to make, and is perfect for baking with kids, too!
RED VELVET SANTA HAT BROWNIES
This Christmas brownie recipe is everything a classic brownie should be: rich and chocolatey. The mini chocolate chips add little pockets of chocolate, while the tangy red velvet keeps the flavor balanced and adds a cheerful pop of holiday color. Finished with creamy white chocolate buttercream, these brownies melt in your mouth and shine on any festive holiday platter. If you’re looking for simple Christmas brownie decorating ideas, this recipe is a must-try!
Find all my expert tips on how to make homemade red velvet Santa hat brownies below! Don’t forget to tag me in all of your creations @lifeinthelofthouse on Instagram and Facebook. Let’s stay connected. ❤️
Why You’ll Love This Easy Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies Recipe:
- Rich & Chocolatey Flavors: Soft, tender red velvet brownies packed with mini chocolate chips for a delicious, festive dessert.
- Creamy White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting: Homemade frosting adds a sweet, luscious finish, perfect for a festive holiday dessert.
- Festive Santa Hat Design: Cut into triangles and decorated like Santa hats, these brownies are a fun and eye-catching Christmas treat.
- The Best Christmas Party Dessert: A show-stopping Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies recipe for holiday parties, family gatherings, or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies
- 1 box (15 ounces) Red Velvet Cake mix (I prefer Duncan Hines brand)
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces good quality white chocolate (not chocolate chips), melted
- 1 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk
Instructions
For The Red Velvet Brownies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 baking pan with butter. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, egg, melted butter, and milk. Stir until mixture is thoroughly combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes.
Cool completely before cutting. (After my brownies were cooled I placed them covered in the fridge for 30 minutes for easier cutting)
For The White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
In a medium bowl beat the butter until fluffy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar until combined. Add the vanilla, melted white chocolate and whipping cream. Continue to beat until very smooth. Pour frosting into a decorating bag fitted with any tip you like.
Cut brownies into triangles to mimic hats. Take one triangle (hat) and pipe frosting on the top and bottom of the ‘hat’. Serve and enjoy!
Servings
Yields: 20 brownies.
Storage and Reheating
Store your Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, place them in the microwave for 10–15 seconds or in a preheated 300°F oven for 3-5 minutes, being careful not to melt the frosting. Freeze uncut brownies for up to 2 months, then thaw before decorating.
Holly’s Tips for The Best Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies:
- Use Quality Cake Mix: Choose a high-quality red velvet cake mix for rich flavor.
- Don’t Overmix: Gently combine ingredients to keep brownies tender and moist.
- Cool Before Frosting: Ensure brownies are cooled completely for clean piping and neat Santa hat shapes.
- Chill for Easier Cutting: Refrigerate brownies for 20–30 minutes to make cutting triangles easier and less messy.
- Pipe Frosting Tip: I highly recommend using a decorating bag with your preferred tip for more precise Santa hat details. It speeds up the process and makes it so much more fun if you’re baking with family!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes! Bake and cool the brownies, then store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Frost before serving.
Absolutely! You can use any red velvet cake mix or your favorite homemade red velvet brownie recipe. Just follow the same baking and decorating steps.
After the brownies have cooled, place them in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. Then cut into triangles for clean Santa hat shapes.
Make Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies dairy-free by swapping the butter in both the brownies and the white chocolate buttercream frosting for a plant-based alternative, like vegan butter or coconut oil. Use a non-dairy milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk in place of regular milk. For the frosting, find a dairy-free white chocolate to keep it creamy and sweet.
Make Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies gluten-free by using a gluten-free red velvet cake mix or a homemade gluten-free brownie recipe in place of the regular cake mix. Most of the other ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but always double-check labels to be sure.
Similar Recipes
Craving something similar? Bake my Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies next.
In the mood for something a little different? My Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are just as delicious.
Looking for a holiday brunch recipe? Make my Red Velvet Pancakes for a sweet and delicious Christmas-themed breakfast.
Craving something more filling? My Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Red Velvet Trifle are both show-stopping holiday party desserts.
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Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies
Ingredients
Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies
- 1 box (15 ounces) Red Velvet Cake mix (I prefer Duncan Hines brand)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup salted butter melted
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces good-quality white chocolate (not chocolate chips) melted
- 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream or milk
Instructions
For The Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, egg, melted butter, and milk. Stir until mixture is thoroughly combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes.
- Cool completely before cutting. (After my brownies were cooled, I placed them covered in the fridge for 30 minutes for easier cutting)
For The White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter until fluffy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar until combined. Add the vanilla, melted white chocolate, and whipping cream. Continue to beat until very smooth. Pour frosting into a decorating bag fitted with any tip you like.
- Cut brownies into triangles to mimic hats. Take one triangle (hat) and pipe frosting on the top and bottom of the ‘hat’. Serve and enjoy!
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These are adorable!
These are super cute I love anything Red velvet! Your party sounds like it was a ton of fun!
Your little hats are absolutely adorable. My kids would love them.
How many does this make?
Kelly, I got about 20 hats out of my pan 🙂