Simple Snowball Brownies

If you’re looking for an adorable sweet treat to serve at Easter (or in the springtime), this is the treat for you! These Snowball Brownes are so easy, the kids can help you make them! Best of all, they start with a box of brownie mix.

Easter was chaotic at my house this year! The whole week was filled with activities, most of them with the inner city ministry I work with. We played bingo with the senior citizens on Wednesday, where I served Breakfast Enchiladas, Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls, and Bisquick Breakfast Casserole. 

Then, on Good Friday we hosted a fun party for the kids, where we sang, played games, gave prizes, and (best of all) shared the gospel message. We did so with a food craft—a garden tomb cupcake idea I got from Pinterest. I had a blast getting everything ready, especially prepping all of those Easter baskets for giveaways! 

Easter is a Blast!

When I got home from the Good Friday outreach I had just a few hours to come up with a plan for our family reunion, the next day. I didn’t have any huge obligations, since it was potluck and everyone was bringing something, but I wanted a cute dessert. So, when I stumbled across these Snowball Brownies at South Your Mouth, I knew I’d hit the jackpot! 

Some would call this recipe a “cheater” dessert because the only baking involved is a boxed brownie mix. But, y’all. . .we’re all about ease of use here at Out of the Box Baking! 

I can’t believe I actually made myself buy a can of store-bought frosting (something I never use) but I did it! And you will too, if you follow this recipe to a tee, (something I encourage you to do)!

These can together so quickly and easily. I was in a hurry to take something to my family that would be fun to look at and sure to satisfy the sweet tooth. These hit the spot! 

Snowball Brownie Ingredients

• 1 package brownie mix (ounces)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 7-ounce canister marshmallow fluff
• 1 14-ounce can white frosting
• 3 cups coconut flakes
• Pink food coloring (preferably coloring gel) 

How to Make Simple Snowball Brownie

This has to be one of the simplest recipes I’ve ever made! I even got the kids involved in the process. (More about that later.) Here’s how I made my Snowballs: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Spray a 9×13-inch pan with baking spray. 

Make the brownies according to the package directions. My mix called for one egg, 1/2 cup oil, and 1/3 cup water, which is why I listed those as ingredients. 

Mine baked for 23 minutes. If you’re using a different sized pan, the baking time will vary. 

Remove and place on a wire rack to cool. 

Make frosting: Combine marshmallow fluff and can of vanilla frosting. You can do this by hand in a bowl but I used a stand mixer with whisk attachment. Mix until the two are well combined. 

While the brownies continue to cool, color your coconut. Place in a medium bowl and add 2 – 3 drops of pink coloring gel. Stir well to evenly distribute the color. Set aside. 

Once brownies are cool, spread the marshmallow frosting on top. I got the kids involved in this process. 

Sprinkle the pink coconut on top. (Yum!) 

Cut into squares and serve. 

Store leftovers at room temperature tightly covered in plastic wrap (or in an airtight container) for 4 – 5 days. You can refrigerate them to last longer, up to a week. I don’t recommend freezing these, because the marshmallow will probably break down. 

What to Expect from these Brownies

If you have a sweet tooth, this will really hit the spot! The dark fudgy chocolate and coconut reminded me of a mounds bar or my Easy Chocolate Coconut Balls. The marshmallow fluff gave the dessert that kid-like texture and flavor to make it all seem fun and fancy. 

This is a great dish to make with the kids, as I mentioned above. They will love to spread on the frosting and the coconut. 

Variations on this Recipe

I’m already thinking of ways to change this up! Here are a few ideas that come to mind: 

Jelly beans: I thought about bringing enough jelly beans to put three on each serving. (Wouldn’t that be cute and spring-like?) 

Almonds: If you want this to taste more like an almond joy, you can use almonds in the recipe. They can be added (sliced) to the brownie batter, or placed on top as a decoration. (Yum!) I’m crazy about Almond Joy, so this would be a great option. 

Chocolate topping: Use a can of fudge frosting with the marshmallow cream if you want a chocolate on chocolate dessert. 

Change the color of the coconut: Depending on the season, you could change up the color scheme! Red for Christmas, Orange or brown for fall, yellow for springtime: use your imagination! You can color the coconut to suit the season, no problem! 

Other Coconut Favorites from Out of the Box Baking: 

Lime in the Coconut Cupcakes: If you love the tropical flavors of lime and coconut, have I got a treat for you! These simple coconut cupcakes with lime curd filling are divine, and so easy to make. Best of all, they start with a box of white cake mix. 

Delicious Lemon Coconut Bars: If you’re in the mood for some tropical flavors in the ease of a bar, have I got a special treat for you! You’re going to adore this simple lemon coconut bar. Best of all, it starts with a box of cake mix! 

Easy Coconut Cream Pie:  In this post I’m going to show you how to make my very favorite pie of all time: Coconut Cream Pie. It’s lush, rich, sweet, and loaded with coconutty goodness! Perfect for special occasions or any day of the week!

Coconut Cake: Coconut cake is a popular offering in the south, but there’s no reason why we need to limit it geographically! This luscious cake is perfect for families across the globe and great for Christmas, Easter, and every day in-between! 

That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe. 

If you make this recipe and love it, don’t forget to leave a review and a comment below. And while you’re at it, go ahead and pin some photos to your Pinterest boards!

See this recipe at  

• Full Plate Thursday 
• Weekend Potluck
• The Lazy Gastronome
• Busy Monday 

About the Author

Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 165 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.