Description
Patriotic Star Brownies are a delightful treat that brings festive flair to any gathering. With their rich, fudgy chocolate base and vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles, these brownies are perfect for celebrating the Fourth of July or any special occasion. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy sweet cravings. Whether served at a picnic or enjoyed at home while watching fireworks, these brownies will steal the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup red and blue sprinkles
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until smooth.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Whisk in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Once cooled completely, sprinkle red and blue sprinkles on top, cut into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg