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Brownie Bite Gnomes Recipe

Brownie Bite Gnomes Recipe: Fun No-Bake Holiday Delights

Delightful Brownie Bite Gnomes bring nostalgic joy to holiday gatherings with fudgy brownie bites, cream cheese frosting, and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Bites
  • 1 box Brownie Mix Use your favorite store-bought or homemade brownie mix.
  • 2 large Eggs Free-range preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can replace with melted butter.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste for desired sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract.
For the Gnome Hats
  • 6 pieces Fresh Strawberries Select firm ones and trim to fit.
For the Gnome Noses
  • 1 cup Reese’s Puffs Substitute with Cheerio's if desired.
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips For extra sweetness and presentation.
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder For visual appeal.
  • Fresh Mint Leaves Use as garnish for freshness.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Strawberries: Wash and dry strawberries, trimming tops to create a hollow space.
  2. Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  3. Frost Brownie Bites: Pipe frosting onto cooled brownie bites to create a beard effect.
  4. Assemble Gnomes: Place a trimmed strawberry on each brownie and press a Reese’s Puff into the frosting.
  5. Chill: Cover assembled gnomes and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  6. Serve: Garnish with mini chocolate chips or cocoa powder before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Refrigerate Brownie Bite Gnomes for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Avoid freezing for best texture.

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