These Christmas Oreo Brownie Cups are full of fudgy flavours and topped with Christmas candies for something that looks so fun! These are a fabulous bake for the holidays, so easy to make and definitely one that the family can get involved in. Feel free to play around with flavours/candies/types of Oreo to suit what you like!

The recipe is a really easy, fudgy brownie recipe. There really is minimal hassle involved – just lots of good, delicious ingredients. Once you’ve made the batter, scoop small amounts into the base of each cupcake liner. Add an Oreo, flat. Then top with the remaining batter until nearly full. Finally, sprinkle over some Christmas candies (I use M&Ms) to add that little pizazz.

These go into simple muffin liners for baking. Once done, simply let them cool before serving! I do recommend eating them warm for a real treat, but they are perfect to transport to work/school/as an easy snack! These are pretty versatile, so omit the Oreos for similar cookies if you like, or use any flavour Oreo you like.

When it comes to making the best brownies, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Quality Ingredients: Always use high-quality ingredients in your brownie recipe. This includes using good quality chocolate, cocoa powder, and fresh eggs. It will make a noticeable difference in the taste and texture of the brownies.
Don’t Overmix: When combining the ingredients, be gentle and avoid overmixing the batter. Overmixing can lead to a denser and tougher texture. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
Proper Pan Size: Use the recommended pan size mentioned in the recipe. Using a smaller or larger pan can affect the baking time and the texture of the brownies. For fudgy and moist brownies, an 8×8-inch square baking pan is usually recommended. For this recipe we use a muffin tin, so if you use a ‘fairy cake’ or ‘popover’ tin which are different sizes, you’ll get a different outcome and need to change your bake time accordingly.
Do Not Overbake: Keep a close eye on the brownies while they are baking and avoid overbaking them. A slightly underbaked brownie will be fudgy and moist, while an overbaked one can turn out dry. Insert a toothpick into the center – if it comes out with a coating of fudgy, moist crumbs, the brownies are done.
Let Them Cool: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. This helps them to set and ensures that they hold their shape. It also allows the flavors to develop fully.
Experiment with Additions: Feel free to get creative with your brownie recipe by adding your favorite mix-ins such as nuts, chocolate chips, or even a dollop of peanut butter. Just make sure not to overload the batter, as it may affect the texture.

Remember, practice makes perfect when it comes to baking brownies. Don’t be afraid to make tweaks and adjustments to the recipe to suit your preferences. You can totally shift the frosting quantity for more or less, just do what suits you!

Top Tips for the best Christmas Oreo Brownie Cups

Melted Butter: As mentioned above, this contributes to the shiny top!
Melted Chocolate: Try to use a higher quality dark chocolate where possible, as this really does contribute to that final flavour.
Light Brown Sugar and Granulated Sugar: It is the combination of both sugars that creates the fudgy texture and rich flavour.
Cocoa Powder: Again, where possible try to use a higher quality make. This contributes so much to the flavour and I find some cheap ones really dull the richness!
Filling: These don’t rise too much, so you can fill fairly close to the top of the cases without fear that they will spill.
Oreos: As mentioned above, use any brand Oreo that you like. You can also choose a different flavor if you prefer. The Christmas ones are great as they have that pop of color, but you can use what you like/have to hand.
Christmas Candy: Top the brownie cups with Christmas M&Ms or any Christmas candy you like. This recipe can be played with however you like with the add-ins, just stick to the base brownie and you’ll be great!

There are no specialist ingredients or equipment required for this bake. I can find everything I need at my local supermarket or grocery store. I use a standard 12 cup or 2 x 6 hole muffin tins and I line them all. Having the brownie cups in their little wrapper makes them much easier to transport and far less messy. It also makes the pan so much easier to clean. Simply let the pan cool off fully before soaking in some dish soap and warm water to scrub off those brownie bits that stick.

This recipe for Christmas Oreo Brownie Cups makes about 12 muffins (I use two 6 hole muffin tins – like these ones)! I also recommend a good stand mixer or high speed mixer (like this one) to make the brownie mixture. If you want more wild brownie recipe ideas, check out my Caramel Cheesecake Brownie Cups. For videos and baking inspiration, head on over to my Instagram.