Star-Spangled Brownies Recipe
Celebrate any patriotic occasion with these easy and festive Star-Spangled Brownies. Simple to make using a boxed brownie mix, these treats are baked to fudgy perfection and topped with smooth frosting and vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles to bring a touch of star-spangled flair to your dessert table.
- Author: Sophie
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Brownies
- 1 box brownie mix (for a 9x13 inch pan)
- Ingredients called for on brownie mix box (typically eggs, oil, and water)
Decoration
- 1 container of vanilla frosting (about 16 oz)
- Red, white, and blue star-shaped sprinkles or a mix of patriotic sprinkles, about 1/4 cup
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix package instructions. In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix with the required eggs, oil, and water as specified on the box. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the prepared batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, spreading it evenly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for the time specified on the box, usually between 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool Completely: Remove the brownies from the oven and set the pan on a wire rack to cool completely. This step is crucial to ensure the frosting adheres properly without melting or sliding off.
- Frost the Brownies: Once cooled, use a spatula or knife to spread an even layer of vanilla frosting over the top of the brownies, covering the entire surface.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately after frosting, sprinkle the red, white, and blue sprinkles generously over the brownies to create a festive, star-spangled effect.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut into squares and serve your Star-Spangled Brownies to delight guests at your next celebration.
Notes
- Be sure the brownies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- You can substitute homemade brownies if preferred instead of boxed mix.
- For an extra patriotic touch, consider adding small American flag toothpicks or edible stars on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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