Star Spangled Brownies: A Delicious Celebration
Celebrate with these festive Star Spangled Brownies! Easy to make and perfect for patriotic holidays, these brownies are cut into star shapes and decorated with blue candy melts and colorful sprinkles for a dazzling dessert.
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- parchment paper or foil
- large bowl
- star-shaped cookie cutter
- Wire cooling rack
- baking sheet
- microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (9x13 size)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup cool coffee
- ⅓ cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces blue candy melts
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
- Combine brownie mix, eggs, coffee, butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Beat well to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick tester comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before proceeding.
- Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut the cooled brownies into stars.
- Place the star-shaped brownies on a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet.
- Melt the blue candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-20 second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted blue candy over the star brownies.
- Immediately top with red, white, and blue sprinkles while the candy is still wet.
- Allow the candy coating to set completely before serving.
Notes
Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without imparting a coffee taste. Espresso powder can be used as a substitute for coffee. Water may be used if coffee is omitted. Butter can substitute for oil if required by the mix. Homemade brownie mix is an alternative to boxed mix. Use both large and small cookie cutters to minimize waste. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days.