Snowball Brownies

Do you remember loving the Hostess pink snowball snack cakes when you were a kid? Me, too! Well, this recipe for pink snowball brownies is a homemade, copycat take on that classic snack. Bonus: they look so festive you could potentially include them in your holiday cookie exchange. I know that I will be doing that this year.

Pink Snowball Brownies

As I mentioned, these Snowball Brownies are a twist to the ​​classic snowball snack cakes. In this instance, you’re baking a delicious chocolatey layer of brownies. You’re doing this from a store-bought boxed brownies mix, which makes this recipe much easier than baking from scratch.

Then, you’re topping it with marshmallow and vanilla buttercream icing. Finally, you’ll sprinkle pink dyed shredded coconut over the top. Each bite is so moist, creamy and the perfect amount of coconut!

Ingredients Overview

Step-by-Step Instructions

Line a 9X13 baking dish with parchment paper. Follow the instructions on the back of the brownie box to make the brownie mix.

Pour the brownie batter in and then bake according to box instructions. Let the brownies cool completely, about an hour.

In a medium sized bowl add the marshmallow fluff and vanilla frosting and stir until completely mixed together. Spread over top of the completely cooled brownies.

In another medium sized bowl add the coconut and add 2-3 drops of food coloring first. Then, stir with a spoon until the dye has coated all the coconut. If needed, you can add a few more drops of food coloring to the coconut to get your desired color.

Sprinkle dyed coconut all over top of the icing on the brownies and lightly pat so it sticks to the icing. Sprinkle more on top if you’d like an additional layer.

Slice and serve!

Notes, Tips and Tricks

You can microwave the marshmallow fluff for 10-15 seconds so it’s easier to scoop out of the container.

I dyed the coconut flakes pink to resemble that nostalgic Hostess snoball snack cake. But the truth is you can use many different colors of food dye to fit a holiday. Making these for Easter? Perfect pink. Want to make these for a holiday cookie exchange — even though they’re brownies? Go with a red and green dye for Christmas colors or add blue for Chanukah. Want this dessert for Thanksgiving? Go with orange, yellow and red. Finally, for a patriotic dessert, like my red, white and blue trifle, you can dye the coconut red, white and blue.

FYI, most brownie mixes are kosher. So is marshmallow fluff. And not all canned cake frosting is kosher but some are. So check the label for the U in a circle, which denotes being kosher.

Normally, I would spray my baking dish with Pam or another non-stick spray. However, with this recipe, you’ll want to use parchment paper or tin foil. That way it is easier to lift the brownies out of the pan after you’re done decorating them.