Description
Delightful and easy-to-make Patriotic Star Brownies, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Red and blue sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration
- Star-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out star shapes from the brownies.
- Decorate with red and blue sprinkles or colored sugar.
Notes
- For a fudgier brownie, reduce the baking time by a few minutes.
- You can also add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for extra texture.
- For a festive touch, serve with whipped cream and fresh berries on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg