Easy Carrot Shaped Brownies for Easter
These carrot-shaped brownies are the ultimate fun and festive treat for Easter! They’re rich, chocolatey, and coated in smooth white chocolate for the perfect combination of flavors. Whether you’re making these for a spring gathering, a family dessert, or a kid-friendly baking project, these brownies will be a hit!
Looking for a creative Easter dessert? These adorable carrot-shaped brownies are easy to make and require just a few simple ingredients.
Instead of cutting brownies into traditional squares, we’re shaping them into mini carrots and coating them with smooth orange white chocolate for a vibrant, sweet finish. A white chocolate “stem” adds the perfect touch, making these a delicious, fudgy brownie treat that’s as cute as it is tasty!
Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Fun and festive for Easter or spring celebrations.
- Easy to make with a simple brownie mix.
- Kid-friendly and perfect for decorating together.
- Deliciously rich and chocolatey with a smooth white chocolate coating.
Ingredients You Will Need
NOTE: Full ingredient amounts and instructions are in the printable recipe card at the end of the post.
- Boxed fudge brownie mix + required ingredients (water, oil, eggs)
- White chocolate, melted
- Orange food dye
- Green food dye
Substitutions & Variations
- Swap the white chocolate for candy melts for an even smoother finish.
- Add sprinkles or crushed cookies on top for extra texture.
- Use homemade brownies instead of a box mix for a scratch-made version.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes until slightly underdone. Let cool completely.
- Use a fork to break the brownie into a cookie dough-like texture.
- Shape pieces of the brownie mixture into carrot shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the shaped brownies for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each.
- Add a few drops of orange food dye in one bowl with ¾ of the melted white chocolate and stir until the chocolate reaches the desired shade of orange. Add a few drops of green food dye in the second bowl with just ¼ of the melted white chocolate and stir to make green chocolate.
- Dip each brownie into the orange chocolate, coating it thoroughly, and place it back on the baking sheet.
- Pipe green chocolate at the top to create the appearance of carrot leaves.
- For extra decoration, pipe lines or texture on the carrots should be used using the remaining orange chocolate.
- Let the chocolate fully set before serving.
Tips for Success
- Slightly underbake the brownies so they’re soft enough to shape.
- Freeze the shaped brownies before dipping to prevent them from falling apart.
- Work quickly when decorating to prevent the chocolate from hardening too soon.
What to Serve With Carrot Shaped Brownies
These brownies are delicious but even better when paired with a cold glass of milk, a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, or as part of a festive Easter dessert table. The rich, fudgy texture of the brownies complements the smooth sweetness of the chocolate coating, making them a perfect addition to any spring celebration.
Storing and Freezing
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a single layer for up to 2 months. Thaw before serving.
Frequent Questions
Can I use homemade brownies instead of a mix? Yes! Just make sure they’re fudgy enough to shape easily.
Can I use candy melts instead of white chocolate? Absolutely! Candy melts are a great alternative and come pre-colored.
How do I prevent the chocolate from cracking? Let the brownies come to room temperature before dipping, and avoid over-chilling them.
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Carrot Shaped Brownies
Equipment
- 8×8 Baking Dish
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Piping Bags
Ingredients
- 1 fudge brownie box mix + ingredients
- 8 ounces white chocolate melted
- Orange Food Dye
- Green Food Dye
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the fudge brownie mix according to the package instructions, using the required ingredients (typically water, oil, and eggs). Mix well until smooth.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Make sure they are slightly underdone, so they are the right texture to blend with a fork to shape into carrots. Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan.
- Once the brownies are cool, use a fork to blend the brownie until it forms into the texture of cookie dough.
- Take pieces of the soft brownie and shape into carrots, placing on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once all the brownie dough has been used, place these in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- While the brownies freeze, melt 8 ounces of white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Divide the melted white chocolate into two bowls. In one bowl with ¾ of the melted white chocolate, add a few drops of orange food dye and stir until the chocolate reaches the desired shade of orange. In the second bowl with just ¼ of the melted white chocolate, add a few drops of green food dye and stir to make green chocolate.
- Dip each carrot-shaped brownie into the orange white chocolate, covering the entire surface. Place the dipped brownies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to set.
- Once the orange chocolate has set slightly, use a piping bag filled with the green white chocolate to pipe leaf designs at the top of each brownie to mimic the green leaves of a carrot.
- For added design, use the remaining orange white chocolate to pipe lines or decorative details on the carrot shape for texture.
- Allow the decorated brownies to cool and the chocolate to fully set before serving.
- Enjoy your adorable carrot-shaped brownies, perfect for Easter!
