Santa-Inspired Brownie Bite Gnomes Everyone Will Love
These brownie bite gnomes are whimsical, bite-sized treats made with fudgy brownies, fresh strawberries, and a swirl of frosting for a beard. Perfect for holidays or parties, they’re fun to decorate and even more fun to eat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 12 gnomes 1x
Ingredients
12 brownie bites (store-bought or homemade)
12 medium strawberries, hulled
1 cup white frosting or whipped cream
24 candy eyes
12 mini M&M’s or candy pearls (optional)
Decorating gel or icing (optional)
Instructions
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If baking from scratch, prepare brownie batter and bake in mini muffin tins at 350°F for 12–14 minutes. Cool completely.
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Wash and hull strawberries. Pat them dry thoroughly.
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Pipe or spread frosting around the top of each brownie to form a beard.
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Place a strawberry on each brownie as the gnome hat.
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Press candy eyes just below the strawberry.
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Add a candy nose beneath the eyes, if using.
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Chill gnomes in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to set.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container.
Notes
For best results, assemble close to serving time if using whipped cream. Customize with different decorations for seasonal themes.