Description
Star-Spangled Brownies are the ultimate festive treat, perfect for your Fourth of July celebrations! These rich, fudgy brownies are layered with vibrant red and blue frosting, making them a showstopper at any summer gathering. With their delicious chocolate flavor and eye-catching colors, these brownies promise to delight friends and family alike. Easy to make with minimal ingredients, they’re sure to become a favorite dessert that sparks joy and applause.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually sift in flour while gently stirring to avoid lumps—do not overmix!
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting with colorful cream cheese frosting dyed red and blue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg