Description
Celebrate with these festive Patriotic Star Brownies, combining rich fudge brownie goodness with a glossy dark chocolate coating and colorful red, white, and blue drizzles and sprinkles. Perfect for any 4th of July or patriotic gathering, these star-shaped brownies blend moist texture with vibrant decoration for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 2 boxes Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownies mix (or preferred store-bought brownie mix)
- 6 Eggs (can substitute with flax eggs for vegan alternative)
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil (coconut oil can be used as alternative)
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (milk or dark chocolate chips can be substituted)
Chocolate Coating and Decoration
- 1.5 cups Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate Wafers (can substitute candy melts)
- 1 bag Red, White, and Blue Candy Melts
- Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a jelly roll pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix brownie batter: In a large bowl, combine the brownie mixes with the eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add chocolate chips and bake: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan and bake for about 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cut star shapes and chill: Allow brownies to cool completely. Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut the brownies into individual stars. Place the cut-out stars in the freezer and chill for 30 minutes; this helps maintain shape during dipping.
- Melt dark chocolate and dip: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the Ghiradelli dark chocolate wafers by microwaving in short intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each chilled brownie star into the melted chocolate to coat them fully or partially, as desired.
- Drizzle candy melts: Melt the red, white, and blue candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls. Drizzle these colors decoratively over the dipped brownie stars to give a festive patriotic look.
- Add sprinkles and set: While the candy melts are still wet, optionally add red, white, and blue sprinkles on top for an extra flair. Allow chocolate coatings and drizzles to set completely before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free chocolate chips and candy melts.
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- Freezing the brownie stars before dipping helps maintain their shape and prevents melting.
- Use parchment paper for easy release and cleanup.
- Storage: Keep finished brownies refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
