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4th of July Star-Shaped Brownies with Candy Melts and Sprinkles Recipe

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Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive star-shaped brownies featuring a rich chocolate base enhanced with coffee and cocoa, topped with colorful red, white, and blue candy melts and sprinkles. Perfect for BBQs and patriotic gatherings!

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • 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

Decoration

  • 6 ounces blue candy melts
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
  2. Mix Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, cool coffee, softened butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and smooth.
  3. Pour Batter: Pour the prepared brownie batter evenly into the lined baking dish, spreading to the edges.
  4. Bake Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating that the brownies are done.
  5. Cool Brownies: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before attempting to remove them, allowing them to set properly.
  6. Cut into Stars: Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut the set brownies into star shapes. The exact number of stars will depend on the size of your cutter; smaller cutters will yield more stars.
  7. Prepare Cooling Rack: Place a wire cooling rack over a baking tray and arrange the star-shaped brownies on top to catch any drips from decoration.
  8. Melt Candy: Place the blue candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 15-20 second increments, stirring after each interval until smooth and fully melted.
  9. Decorate Brownies: Drizzle the melted candy melts over the star-shaped brownies, and immediately sprinkle the red, white, and blue sprinkles on top to create a patriotic effect.
  10. Set Decorations: Allow the candy melts to fully set at room temperature before serving to avoid smudging and ensure a neat finish.

Notes

  • Cool coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without adding moisture.
  • Line the baking dish with parchment or foil for easier removal and cleanup.
  • Use a star-shaped cookie cutter for festive presentation; smaller cutters produce more brownies.
  • Take care not to overbake to keep brownies fudgy and moist.
  • The candy melts can be tinted with food coloring if you want to customize colors beyond blue.

Keywords: 4th of July brownies, patriotic brownies, star shaped brownies, chocolate brownies, festive dessert, holiday dessert

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