Description
Delight your taste buds with these festive and fudgy Chocolate Confetti Squares. Rich, chocolatey, and studded with colorful sprinkles, these bars are perfect for celebrations or anytime you crave a sweet treat. With a simple blend of cocoa, butter, and sugar, plus a pop of fun from the confetti sprinkles, these squares are sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Squares Batter
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup colorful sprinkles (jimmies or confetti style)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugar: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet butter and sugar mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the majority of the colorful sprinkles, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top later.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining sprinkles evenly over the top for a festive finish.
- Bake the Squares: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Take care not to overbake to maintain a fudgy texture.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the baked squares to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out and cut into nine equal squares for serving.
Notes
- For fudgier bars, slightly underbake them and leave some moist crumbs on the toothpick.
- Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best rich chocolate flavor.
- Sprinkles may melt slightly while baking but will add a fun colorful effect.
- Ensure the butter is fully melted but not browned before mixing to keep the texture smooth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
