Flower Pot Brownies
These flower pot brownies are an easy and fun spring baking project, made with brownie bites, chocolate frosting, and colorful M&M flowers. Perfect for parties or classroom treats, they combine rich chocolate flavor with playful presentation.
Easy Spring Brownie Bites
I love how kid-friendly these flower pot brownies are, similar to my Flower Marshmallow Cookies. The base is just a boxed brownie mix, so there’s no need to fuss over precise measurements or complicated techniques. My niece and nephew enjoy helping, especially decorating the tops with colorful M&M flowers.
We’ve made these for spring parties and even as handmade Mother’s Day treats. I used pastel M&Ms for a spring feel, but it’s easy to swap the colors to fit any occasion.
If you love easy brownie mix recipes, check out my Brownie Truffles and Dirt and Worm Brownies.
Ingredients
- Brownie mix – The rich, chocolatey ‘flower pot’ base.
- Ingredients on the box – Needed to bake the brownies.
- Chocolate frosting – Holds toppings in place and adds sweetness.
- Oreo crumbs – Looks like dirt and adds crunch.
- M&Ms – Used to create colorful flower petals.
How to Make The Brownie Bites
- Prep – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease two mini muffin pans.
- Bake the brownies – Prepare the brownie batter as directed on the box, fill each muffin cup ¾ full, and bake for 18–23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Add the “soil” – Spoon a small amount of chocolate frosting on top of each brownie and spread to cover.
- Top with “dirt” – Sprinkle Oreo crumbs over the frosting to resemble soil.
- Decorate with M&M flowers – Press one M&M in the center of each brownie, then arrange six more around it to form a flower shape.
Variations and Substitutions
- Color themes – Use M&Ms in different colors to match various holidays or party themes, like red and green for Christmas or school colors for graduations.
- Different candy flowers – Swap M&Ms for other small round candies like Skittles or Reese’s Pieces for a different flavor.
- Frosting flavors – Try using vanilla or peanut butter frosting for a twist on the classic chocolate “soil.”
- Mini cup alternative – Don’t have a mini muffin pan? Cut regular brownies into squares and decorate the tops the same way.
Tips for Success
- Don’t overbake – Start checking a few minutes before the suggested baking time. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs, not completely clean. This keeps the brownie bites soft and fudgy instead of dry.
- Cool completely – Let brownies cool fully before frosting to keep the frosting from melting.
- Crush Oreos finely – Use a food processor or rolling pin for a fine crumb that sticks well.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Keep them in a single layer to avoid messing up the decorations. You can refrigerate them for up to 5 days if your kitchen is warm, but bring to room temp before serving for the best texture.
Undecorated brownie bites can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw, then add frosting, crumbs, and M&Ms just before serving for the freshest look and taste.
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Flower Pot Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 (18-ounce) box brownie mix
- Ingredients called for on the box usually eggs, oil, and water
- 1 (16-ounce) tub chocolate frosting
- 1 cup Oreo crumbs about 11 cookies
- 1 (10-ounce) bag M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a mini muffin pan.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the package directions.
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 18–23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownie bites cool completely in the pan before removing.
- Spoon a small amount of frosting on top of each brownie and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle Oreo crumbs over the frosting to resemble soil.
- Press one M&M in the center of each brownie, then arrange six more around it to form a flower shape.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Keep them in a single layer to avoid messing up the decorations.
- Undecorated brownie bites can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw, then add frosting, crumbs, and M&Ms just before serving for the freshest look and taste.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.