If you’re looking for an easy holiday dessert that brings instant cheer to any Christmas celebration, these Santa Hat Brownie Bites are guaranteed to steal the show! With fudgy brownie bases, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh strawberries shaped like tiny Santa hats, these bite-sized treats are as adorable as they are delicious. They come together quickly, travel well, and always get a big reaction on dessert trays — the perfect festive sweet for parties, school events, Christmas Eve gatherings, or holiday baking nights with the family!

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24 brownie bites

Ingredients

1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
24 fresh strawberries, tops sliced off
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: mini marshmallows for the “hat pom pom”

Instructions

Preheat oven according to brownie mix box. Grease a mini muffin pan.
Prepare brownie batter as directed. Fill each cavity ¾ full.
Bake 12–14 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Pipe a small swirl of whipped cream onto each brownie bite.
Add a strawberry (cut side down) to form the hat.
Pipe a tiny dollop of whipped cream on top (or place a mini marshmallow).
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Simply Made Tip:

For the whipped cream to hold its shape best, make sure the brownies are fully cooled (or even slightly chilled) before piping. Cold brownies help the cream stay fluffy and keep the strawberries firmly in place — perfect for neat, sturdy Santa hats!