Patriotic Brownies
Fun, festive Patriotic Brownies are an easy summer treat for all of your backyard parties like Memorial Day and 4th of July. It starts with a chewy, fudgy brownie recipe, then cut them out into stars and drizzle with chocolate and patriotic sprinkles.
They are easy to make from scratch and will be a hit at your party! Make a batch of sparkling lemonade to go with them for a fun fourth of July treat!
Why You Should Make 4th of July Brownies!
- The kids will love this fun baking project! Mine love to cut out the brownies and decorate them with chocolate and sprinkles.
- This is a great make-ahead dessert for parties because the brownies need to rest overnight. This allows them to set so they have the best fudgy texture.
- Arrange them on a platter or serve them with ice cream! They are the perfect size for an ice cream topper.
- You don’t have to wait for a patriotic party to make these treats! Switch up the sprinkles and colored chocolate to match any holiday or event. The possibilities are endless.
These brownie bites will get everyone in a patriotic mood! I can’t wait for you to try them.
Ingredients to Patriotic Brownies
For the Brownies
- Granulated sugar – this type of sugar gives the brownies a chewy texture.
- Brown sugar – this one makes them nice and fudgy!
- Vanilla extract – just a little for extra flavor.
- Large eggs plus extra egg yolks – the extra yolks add moisture and richness so the brownies have a great texture.
- Unsalted butter
- Semisweet chocolate chips
- Vegetable oil
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
For Decorating
- White melting chocolate – you can use white chocolate candy melts or white chocolate almond bark. The candy melts will be whiter, so just keep that in mind.
- Red melting chocolate – if you can’t find these at the grocery store, most craft stores carry them or you can order them on line.
- Red, white and blue sprinkles – there are lots of options!
Helpful Tools for Making Brownies
- 9×13” baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Whisk
- Plastic star cookie cutter
- Baking sheet
How to Make the Brownies
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine both types of sugar, vanilla, salt, whole eggs, and yolks.
- Melt: Place the chocolate chips and butter in a bowl and melt them in the microwave until smooth. Add the oil and whisk to combine.
- Combine: Pour the chocolate mixture into the sugar mixture and mix to combine.
- Fold: Add the flour and cocoa powder and fold gently to mix them into the wet ingredients.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and bake the brownies for about 35 minutes.
- Cool and rest: Let the brownies cool to room temperature and then cover them. Let them sit overnight.
How to Decorate Them
- Cut: Use the cookie cutter to cut the brownies into stars and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Melt: Place the chocolate melts in two separate bowls and melt each in the microwave.
- Drizzle: Use a fork or spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over the brownie stars.
- Sprinkle! While the chocolate is wet, sprinkle your red white and blue sprinkles over the top.
- Chill: Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill the brownies for 15 to 20 minutes so the chocolate can set.
How long do these brownies keep?
Store your patriotic brownies in an airtight container and they will keep for three days at room temperature or for four days in the refrigerator.
Recipe Tips
- Want to skip the chocolate drizzles? Sprinkle the sprinkles over the brownie batter in the pan before you bake it.
- You can also skip the sprinkles and just decorate the brownies with melted chocolate. You can use white chocolate along with red and blue candy melts.
- I highly recommend using a plastic cutter so you get a clean cut on the brownies.
- Really short on time? Use your favorite box brownie mix! I just recommend letting the brownies rest overnight so they’re nice and fudgy.
These Patriotic brownies will be the star of your summer potluck, BBQ, pool party, or block party! Have fun making them and enjoy!
More Patriotic Dessert Recipes
- Red, White & Blue Bark is a fun and easy white chocolate bark that’s always a hit!
- Make some refreshing Fruit Kabobs!
- The kids will love Patriotic Jello-O Jigglers Parfaits!
- These 4th of July Dirt Cups are extra fun and super delicious!
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Patriotic Brownies
Brownies cut out into stars and drizzled with red, white and blue chocolate then topped with sprinkles make these Patriotic Brownies a festive summer dessert!
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Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs plus 2 yolks
- 1 stick 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup white melting chocolate
- 1 cup red melting chocolate
- Red White, Blue Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, whole eggs and yolks. Mix with hand mixer or stand mixer until combined.
- In a microwave safe bowl melt the butter and chocolate chips together in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Add the vegetable oil to the bowl with melted chocolate and whisk until combined.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the sugar mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the flour and cocoa to brownie batter until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean about 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Once cooled, cover the brownies, and let sit overnight to set up.
- The next day use a small plastic star cookie cutter to cut out stars.
- Set the brownie bites on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In 2 microwave safe bowls place your red chocolate in one and white chocolate in the other.
- Melt each bowl of chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals until all melted and smooth.
- Using a spoon or fork drizzle each color chocolate over each brownie bite and immediately top with sprinkles.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the chocolate set.
Notes
HOW LONG DO THESE BROWNIES KEEP?
Store your patriotic brownies in an airtight container and they will keep for three days at room temperature or for four days in the refrigerator.
RECIPE TIPS
- Want to skip the chocolate drizzles? Sprinkle the sprinkles over the brownie batter in the pan before you bake it.
- You can also skip the sprinkles and just decorate the brownies with melted chocolate. You can use white chocolate along with red and blue candy melts.
- I highly recommend using a plastic cutter so you get a clean cut on the brownies.
- Really short on time? Use your favorite box brownie mix! I just recommend letting the brownies rest overnight so they’re nice and fudgy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g
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