These Pot of Gold Brownies are a colorful and fun treat that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Fudgy homemade brownies are topped with cream cheese frosting, rainbow candy, and gold sprinkles to look like a little pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. They’re festive, easy to decorate, and guaranteed to bring a smile.
You don’t need fancy tools or skills to make these. The brownies come together with simple ingredients, and the decorating is straightforward enough for kids to help with. Whether you’re making a tray for a party or just want something playful for dessert, these brownies are a great way to celebrate.
These cute little pot of gold buckets add a festive flare to the brownies. Paired with these cute metallic sprinkles that look like gold coins you have St. Patrick’s Day brownies that everyone will love.
Helpful Tips
- Let the brownies cool completely before frosting so the icing doesn’t melt or slide off.
- Use gel food coloring for a brighter green without thinning the frosting.
- Cut the rainbow ropes cleanly with scissors and gently press them into the frosting so they stay in place.
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Pot of Gold Brownies
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Rainbow sour rope
- Gold coin sprinkles
For the frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Green gel food coloring
Instructions
For the brownies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F(175°C). Grease a 9×9 baking pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl stir together softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the eggs and mix well. In a small bowl stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl and mix until smooth.
- Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cut them into 12 equal squares.
For the frosting:
- Beat butter on medium high speed for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth.
- Slowly add powdered sugar, until it is all added and the frosting is smooth and creamy. Reserve about 1/4 of the frosting in a separate bowl.
- Drop in a few drops of green food coloring and fold it in until you reach the desired color.
- Frost the cupcakes with the green frosting. Put the white frosting into a piping bag to pipe on little clouds on either side of the brownie.
- Cut a rainbow rope into 3” pieces. Place a piece between the clouds. Sprinkle on a few gold coin sprinkles.
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