
Try at 325° for Fudgier Texture
How do you make Easter egg brownies?
This sweet springtime treat couldn’t be easier to make! Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix makes the perfect canvas for these egg-shaped brownies that are ALL about the decoration. Simply prepare your brownie mix as directed on the box, and bake in a 13x9-inch pan lined with foil. Freezing your cooled brownies is the secret to making these gooey, fudgy brownies easier to cut. Once the brownies are cut out, brownies, they’re ready to frost and sprinkle to your heart’s desire.
How do you decorate Easter egg brownies?
Adding Betty Crocker™ Pastel Gel Food Color to your Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting is the easiest way to make an array of Easter colors. Just make sure to determine how many different colors you’d like before you get started so you can divide your frosting appropriately. Once you’ve mixed your colors, you’re free to frost away. And don’t forget to top with plenty of sprinkles for extra pizzazz!
More About This Recipe
- For the best family-friendly baking project, go ahead and take a crack at these easy egg-shaped brownies! Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix gives you a head start on baking. Decorating is simple and fun thanks to Betty Crocker Pastel Gel Food Color added to your Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting. Don't forget the sprinkles!
Frequently Asked Questions
Easter Egg Brownies
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 2 hr 55 min
- Servings 9
- Ingredients 5
Ingredients
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix
- Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
- 2/3 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
- Betty Crocker™ Pastel Gel Food Color, as desired
- Betty Crocker™ Sprinkles, as desired
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, allowing some to extend over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides of foil with shortening or cooking spray.
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Step2Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Freeze in pan 30 minutes.
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Step3Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. Cut out 9 egg shapes using 3-inch egg-shaped cookie cutter, 3 rows by 3 rows. Gently push brownie out of cutter each time. Set aside end pieces for snacking. If cutter gets sticky, wipe clean with damp paper towel before cutting again.
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Step4In small bowl, place frosting; tint with food color to desired color. For each brownie, spread generous 1 tablespoon frosting on top. Decorate as desired with candy sprinkles and colored sugars. Repeat with remaining brownies (use photo as guide).
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Step5Let stand about 30 minutes or until frosting is set. Store covered in single layer at room temperature.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Brownie
- Calories
- 280
- Calories from Fat
- 110
- Total Fat
- 12g
- 18%
- Saturated Fat
- 3 1/2g
- 17%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 25mg
- 8%
- Sodium
- 150mg
- 6%
- Potassium
- 10mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 41g
- 14%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 29g
- Protein
- 2g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 6%
- 6%