Step 1

To get started on these Christmas brownies, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.You will want to grease a 13 x 9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brownie mix, egg, water, and oil. Use the amount of these ingredients that your box mix calls for (and adjust the measurements accordingly).

Step 3

Mix the brownie batter well.

Step 4

Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 5

Let brownies cool completely.Using a sharp knife cut the crispy edges off the brownies to make a straight edge.

Step 6

Precut the brownies into squares and set aside.

Step 7

Now it’s time to make the frosting. In a mixing bowl, whip together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla.

Step 8

Add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture. Whip into a soft frosting.

Step 9

Add the frosting to your brownies. Frost the brownies in a thin even layer.

Step 10

Pull the brownies apart with a spatula. Transfer them to a bakers rack.Using the red cookie icing start by adding a vertical line to each frosting brownie square. Add a horizontal line across each brownie square.

Step 11

Lastly add two ovals with tails in order to create the bow shape.

Step 12

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.