Can I make Star-Spangled Brownies ahead of time?

Yes, these brownies work well for making ahead. You can bake and cut the brownies a day in advance, then decorate them closer to serving time. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft and fudgy.

How do I store Star-Spangled Brownies?

Keep the brownies in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature. If your kitchen runs warm, you can refrigerate them to help the candy drizzle stay firm. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.

Can I freeze Star-Spangled Brownies?

Yes, these freeze surprisingly well. Place the decorated brownies in a single layer until firm, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container with parchment between layers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter before serving.

What can I use instead of blue candy melts on Star-Spangled Brownies?

White chocolate with blue food coloring works nicely if you do not have candy melts. You can also drizzle melted white chocolate and use extra patriotic sprinkles for color. The brownies will still have that festive Fourth of July dessert look.

Star-Spangled Brownies That Make Every 4th of July Party Better

Star-Spangled Brownies for the Fourth of July

Print Recipe

Star-Spangled Brownies are fudgy chocolate stars finished with blue candy drizzle and festive sprinkles for an easy holiday dessert.

Author: Sophia Mitchell
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 10 brownies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

1 box brownie mix, sized for a 9×13 pan
2 large eggs
1/3 cup cooled coffee
1/3 cup softened butter
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces blue candy melts
Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
Add the brownie mix, eggs, cooled coffee, softened butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla to a large bowl. Mix until the batter is smooth and fully blended.
Spread the batter evenly into the lined baking dish.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the brownies cool fully before lifting them out of the pan.
Press a star cookie cutter into the cooled brownie slab to make star shapes. A smaller cutter will give you more brownies.
Set a wire rack over a baking sheet, then arrange the brownie stars on the rack.
Place the blue candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Warm in 15 to 20 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and silky.
Drizzle the melted candy over the brownie stars.
Add the red, white, and blue sprinkles right away so they stick to the candy coating.
Let the candy topping firm up before serving.

Notes

The final number of brownies depends on the size of your star cutter.
Use a small star cutter to get extra pieces from the leftover brownie edges.
Any extra brownie scraps are perfect for snacking while you decorate.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 334 kcal
Sugar: 30 g
Sodium: 225 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 53 mg

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