Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the granulated sugar until well combined.
• Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
• Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
• Once cooled, cut the brownies into a large rectangle, then cut out tree shapes using a knife or cookie cutter. You can trim the edges to create a more defined tree shape.
• For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and green food coloring until smooth. Add more milk or powdered sugar to reach desired consistency.
• Decorate the brownie trees with the green icing and sprinkles.