Star-Spangled Brownies
These star-spangled brownies are rich, fudgy, and decorated with festive patriotic flair. Topped with smooth icing, bright red accents, and fresh blueberries, they are perfect for summer celebrations and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 to 16 brownie stars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red decorating gel or icing
Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips or chunks evenly throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Lift the brownies out using the parchment paper and cut into star shapes using a cookie cutter.
- To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of icing over each brownie star.
- Decorate with red gel icing and fresh blueberries before serving.
Notes
White chocolate chips can be used for extra sweetness and contrast.
Add espresso powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
Decorate with different colors and fruits for other holidays or occasions.
Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week refrigerated.
Freeze undecorated brownies for up to 2 months and decorate after thawing.
Serve at room temperature for the best fudgy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie star
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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