Star-Spangled Brownies
Indulge in the festive delight of Star-Spangled Brownies! These rich, fudgy treats are bursting with chocolate flavor and topped with vibrant red and blue sprinkles, making them the perfect dessert for any celebration. Whether it’s a Fourth of July barbecue or a fun game night, these brownies will bring joy to your table and impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Red & blue sprinkles (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt butter and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth and glossy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, creating a thick batter.
- Stir in cocoa powder and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gently fold in flour until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing. Top with sprinkles while still warm, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Substitute chocolate chips for peanut butter chips or add nuts for extra texture. For enhanced flavor, sprinkle sea salt on top before baking.