Star-Spangled Brownies
These festive Star-Spangled Brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with patriotic red, white, and blue decorations, perfect for Fourth of July celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
- Star-shaped candies or decorations
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top and sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
- Add star-shaped candies or decorations before the chocolate sets.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner cuts.
- You can use store-bought brownie mix for convenience and follow the decoration steps.
- Chill brownies slightly before cutting to get clean edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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