Ready to make the season a little sweeter? These Santa Hat Brownie Bites are the perfect holiday snack! With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these bite-sized treats and surprise the whole family with a plate of these sweet little Santa hats.

If you are looking for a simple but delicious festive-themed sweet snack, then these Santa Hat Brownie Bites are the thing you have to try.

I love getting all festive, and Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. But, let’s face it, with all the pressure of gifts and events, sometimes I just want something simple that will put a smile on people’s faces.

This is where these Santa Hat Brownie Bites are the perfect thing to make at home. They’re so simple that even the kids can get involved. You could also delight them with a plate of festive goodness when settling down for movie night.

You only need a few simple ingredients, and the brownie mix makes it really easy. Just add the ingredients it states and then get creative. They are sweet and delicious and look more complicated than they actually are.

So, if you fancy trying these brownie bites, here is everything you need to know to make them at home.

Some of our other favorite Christmas recipes we have include Chocolate Nut Clusters, Reindeer Sugar Cookies, and Christmas Tree Krispies Treats.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Festive and Fun: These brownie bites topped with strawberry “Santa hats” add instant holiday charm to any table.
Simple Ingredients: With only a box of brownie mix, strawberries, and whipped cream, you can create a delightful dessert in no time.
Kid-Friendly: Perfect for little helpers in the kitchen—kids will love decorating each brownie with whipped cream and strawberries.
Quick to Make: From prep to plate, these treats come together fast, making them ideal for last-minute gatherings.
Crowd-Pleaser: With their cute appearance and rich chocolatey flavor, they’re sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

You will need:

Brownie mix: plus the ingredients called for on the back of the box. (Mine called for 2 eggs, 2 tbsp water, ½ cup vegetable oil)
Strawberries
Whipped cream

Easy Substitutions And Additions

Whip whipping cream before piping it onto the brownie bites instead of the canned whipped cream.
Make your own brownies if you wish.

How to make the Santa Brownie Bites

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 24-cavity mini cupcake tin.
Combine brownie ingredients in a large bowl and pour into a cupcake tin, filling each cavity about ¾ of the way.
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 13-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a brownie bite comes out clean.
Allow brownies to cool completely, and remove them from the tin, gently using a butter knife or fork to help if needed.
Cut the stems off the strawberries and a tiny bit off the bottom.
Add whipped cream to the top of the brownies, then top with a strawberry, and top the strawberry with a tiny bit of whipped cream.
Serve right away so that the whipped cream doesn’t melt.

How to Serve the Santa Hat Brownie Bites

Serve them as they are on a plate and let everyone grab themselves a Santa hat brownie bite. You could also add them to a festive-themed dessert charcuterie board if you wish.

How to Store the Brownie Bites

These will not store well if they are prepared. If you want to make them ahead of time, bake the brownies and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Add the strawberries and whipped cream right before serving.

Recipe Tips and Advice

If you want to make these ahead of time, bake the brownies and decorate them before serving. You could also prepare the strawberries in advance.
A stand or hand mixer will make light work of creating the brownie batter.
You will want to use a small muffin tin so that the bottoms of the brownies will fit the size of the strawberries.
If kids are helping, make sure they are supervised when dealing with hot brownies.

Can you make this Vegan?

Some brownie box mixes are vegan. The one I used called for eggs, so you could use an egg replacement or find a vegan brownie mix. You will also need to use vegan whipped cream.