Description

Celebrate your Independence Day with these delightful 4th of July Brownies! Perfectly festive, these star-shaped treats are easy to make and even more fun to decorate. With a rich chocolate flavor enhanced by coffee and vibrant colors from melted candy and sprinkles, they are sure to impress your guests at any summer gathering. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, enjoying a picnic, or simply celebrating with family, these brownies add the ideal touch of patriotism to your celebrations. Get the kids involved in decorating for a memorable baking experience that brings everyone together!

Ingredients

Scale

1 box brownie mix (9x13 size)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup cool coffee
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces blue candy melts
Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, eggs, coffee, softened butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into star shapes using a cookie cutter.
Melt blue candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the melted candy over the star-shaped brownies and sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
Allow the decorations to set before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For added flavor depth, use high-quality cocoa powder. Feel free to customize decorations with different colors for other holidays. Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature.